The Andover Historical Society is a busy and vibrant center for local history located in scenic downtown Andover, Massachusetts. Visit our Event Calendar to learn more about the programs and activities of the Society.

Plan a visit to our home, the Amos Blanchard House and Barn Museum, to experience the life and times of a typical middle-class family of the early 19th century. Explore the library, archives, and research center to learn more about Andover. You never know what you’ll find! Attend a special event, become a member, and help preserve the stories of this fascinating town. While you’re in Andover, stroll Main Street to discover shops and restaurants, or pick up a walking tour and explore a different part of town. Andover is a storied community…….What’s Your Story?

Our History:

The Amos Blanchard House and Barn Museum in downtown Andover, Massachusetts, recreates the life and times of a typical middle-class family of the early 19th century.  Educational programs and changing exhibits explore many aspects of Andover’s fascinating 350-year history.

The Andover Historical Society, founded in 1911, maintains the museum and operates a library, archives and research center where objects and documents of local historical significance are collected, preserved, exhibited and interpreted.