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Come to the Farmers’ Market!

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

It’s Andover Day!  Main Street is going to be hustling and bustling with people coming to celebrate at the town festival.  And the Farmers’ Market will be adding to the festivities.

The Black Dog Howl Band will be performing in the barn from 12:30-3:30

Dave Meldrum will be demonstrating beekeeping on the lawn of the Andover Historical Society.

And if you want to learn about the History of Andover try the Andover Historical Society’s History Hunt letterboxing activity from 12-4 as part of the Trails and Sails: TWO WEEKENDS OF WALKS AND WATER.  Stop by the AHS tent or reception desk to pick up a guidebook that will lead you to the many historic site right in downtown Andover.

The Andover Farmers’ Market run until October 9th from 12:30-3:30.  For more information call 978-475-2236 or email ddesmet@andoverhistorical.org

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Farmers’ Market Extended to October 17th!

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Due to demand by our vendors and visitors the Andover Farmers’ Market has been extended one week to October 17th. The 17th is a day to be in downtown Andover. Andover Day celebrates the grand reopening of Main St wcamera 7-17-07 022 2ith concerts, sidewalk sales, and food. Why not stop by  the farmers’ market for one more chance to enjoy the season’s bounty and all your favorite vendors? The market opens early on this special occasion running from 10:30-3:30. Don’t miss it!!

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Events here, there, and everywhere… in Andover!

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Wondering what’s happening at the Historical Society in the coming weeks and months? The easiest way to find out is to join our email mailing list by sending a request to info@andoverhistorical.org or signing up on our website.  The Society sends out emails twice a month with upcoming events, programs and workshops and volunteer opportunities. You can have event notices delivered right to your inbox!

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atn-logoWe’ve also partnered with American Towns, an event listing website that features events happening all over the town of Andover.

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This week, Andover Day on Saturday, October 3rd is the big news and we hope you’ll join us! After many months of renovations and improvements, Main Street will be officially reopened with a day-long celebration of music, food, and of course, community spirit! Be sure to check out the Historical Society’s Main Street exhibit as part of the activities that day.  You can learn more about Andover Day at the ABCA website. Come join the celebration!

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Andover Day ~ Saturday, October 3rd

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

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Do you have a winning recipe?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Apple Pie Contest

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apple-pie02Does everyone love your apple pie? Put your recipe to the test; enter the Andover Days apple pie baking contest! Please drop off your home-baked pie at the TD Banknorth Fountain between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Please wrap and label pie with name and phone number. Prizes will be awarded for1st, 2nd, and 3rd  place.

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Sponsored by the ABCA and TD Banknorth

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Celebrate Andover

Monday, August 24th, 2009

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Join us as we celebrate downtown Andover’s make-over at ANDOVER DAY, Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Main Street will be closed to automobile traffic for an old fashioned street fair.  Live music by radio station 92.5 The River will provide lively backdrop to sidewalk sales, Know Your Town Fair, a fashion show, games, rides, surprises, good food, and much more.  Look for the Andover Historical Society’s tent and a special Andover Day “Word Cloud” design exhibit created by members and friends of the Historical Society.

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Submit your own Andover-inspire word cloud for our Andover Day exhibit. What does Andover mean to you?

Would you like to create and submit a Word Cloud for the exhibit?  Click here to see a previous post on word clouds and how you can create your own.  Email your submission to info@andoverhistorical.org.  Or, call the office at 978.465.2236 and schedule an appointment to come in for a quick lesson.

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