First lecture in the series, Freedom and Unfreedom in Essex County Suing Their Enslavers: 18th Century Freedom-Seekers in Andover A lecture given by Christine Boehmer, independent historian Not all Native Americans in Massachusetts were invited to celebrate the harvest with English colonists. Some were enslaved by the colonists. In Andover in the 17th and 18th centuries,...
Speaker: Joann Michalik, local historian and researcher If you missed our 18th-century tavern night in April, here's your chance to experience it . . . with a holiday twist. The introduction of stage coaches along major roadways leads to taverns as inns, houses of entertainment, and political headquarters. Learn about the role of rum in the...
Join us to hear Author Eric Jay Dolin talk about his book, Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. More information coming soon Andover Center for History & Culture website
Join award-winning historian and educator Michele Gabrielson for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive program explores the fascinating history of chocolate during the 18th century, a pivotal time when this once-exclusive beverage became a beloved delicacy across the world. We will examine the origins of...
It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it's just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked/processed? And, in what ways did that differ from the everyday hearth cooked meals they ate at home? Foodways...
