This week’s Andover Stories by local historian and author Joan Patrakis, “What our ancestors did for summer fun,” describes warm weather entertainment before the digital age. How did people entertain themselves during the dog days of summer? Many are familiar family activities today. Boating, picnics, cycling, swimming, amusement parks, and sports still top lists of summer fun. Follow the link to the Andover Townsman Online to learn how these popular activities have changed over the past 125 years.
