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SUMMARY:North Andover's Colonel James Frye\, Revolutionary Hero with Alex Cain
DESCRIPTION:Join Historian\, Writer\, and Podcaster Alex Cain (Historical Nerdery)\, for this lecture on local Revolutionary Hero and French & Indian War Veteran Colonel James Frye. There will also be an update on the preservation of his ancestral home site.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/north-andovers-colonel-james-frye-revolutionary-hero-with-alex-cain/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T183000
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SUMMARY:American Art at 250 with Jane Oneail
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating America’s extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that \nhave defined our cultural identity. From the luminous landscapes of the Hudson River School to the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism\, this program \nshowcases the diverse voices and revolutionary spirits that have shaped American art across two and a half centuries. Discover how American artists have \ncontinuously redefined not only our visual culture\, but art itself on the world stage. \n  \nAbout the presenter: \nJane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious\, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH\, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions\, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen\, where she served as Executive Director\, and the Currier Museum of Art\, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade\, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/american-art-at-250-with-jane-oneail/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
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SUMMARY:North Andover’s Revolutionary History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:We will begin at the North Andover Historical Society’s headquarters with a guided tour of our newest revolutionary exhibit\, The Aspirations of Ordinary People. We will then tour the original center of the Andovers\, hearing tales of the revolution as we visit the two original cemeteries and see the graves and living spaces of our revolutionary soldiers. \nReservation Required. You can register HERE \nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/north-andovers-revolutionary-history-walking-tour/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T200000
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SUMMARY:"Old Andover" and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This talk shows how Andover helped plant the seeds of the American Revolution. We will see old Andover’s role in the fight for Independence and our legacy in shaping the birth of the nation. \nScott W. Dianis is a longtime resident of Andover with a keen interest in local history\, particularly in the stories that help explain the town’s early development and evolution. He recently published an updated edition of Sarah Bailey’s “Historical Sketches of Andover”\, detailing the town’s history from its founding to the early 19th century. \nDoors at 6pm/Presentation at 6:30pm \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/old-andover-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:The Stevens Center on the Common\, 800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
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SUMMARY:Vox Populi: Towns of Massachusetts and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In the two and a half centuries since American Independence was declared and secured\, little attention has been spent looking into the roles of communities other than those who participated in significant events or were centers of population. Boston\, Lexington\, Concord\, & Bunker Hill play an outsized role in the public memory of the American Revolution. In this talk\, we will examine the hearts and minds of the people and communities across Massachusetts to understand why they would risk their lives\, liberties\, and fortunes for a new nation. \nJonathan Lane is a historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society and the coordinator for Revolution 250\, an organization dedicated to commemorating the American Revolutionary War. \nDoors at 6:00/Presentation at 6:30 \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/vox-populi-towns-of-massachusetts-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:The Stevens Center on the Common\, 800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
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SUMMARY:REV250 Bus Tour of North Andover & Andover
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** \nJoin us on April 19th for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nEmbark on an adventure through our shared heritage as we bring our two towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly learning and fun. \nThe 1.5 hour bus tour will start at the North Andover Historical Society. The route retraces the path taken by the Militia through North Andover and Andover en route to the battle at Lexington and Concord. View historical homes and sites that stood in 1775. The 18th century owners of these homes helped shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides from the NAHS and ACHC will share captivating stories and anecdotes about our local connections to the revolution. \nIn North Andover the bus will stop briefly for a tour of the historic kitchen and dining room at the Timothy Johnson House where you can enjoy a glass of lemonade. The bus continues on to Andover viewing more historic homes and stopping briefly at the west Andover Blanchard Upton House for an outdoor tour and a glass of apple cider. From there\, the bus returns to the North Andover Historical Society. \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house\, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April\, 1775.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/rev250-bus-tour-of-north-andover-andover/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
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SUMMARY:The Osgoods - 250 Years Ago They Started A Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Based on shared research about their families\, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their ANCESTRY CLUB research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of our town’s involvement in the early days of the American Revolution. \nFrom the “shot heard round the world” on April 19\, 1775\, to September 3\, 1783\, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris\, the Osgoods fought in the Revolution. Now\, 250 years later\, Katie and Rich will highlight the family who fought in the opening battles for American Independence\, including the Fryes and Osgoods from Andover\, the Osgoods and Prescotts from Lancaster\, and the Hales from Hollis\, Massachusetts. The presentation will follow their routes to Lexington and Concord and on to the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nDoors at 6pm/Presentation at 6:30pm \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-osgoods-250-years-ago-they-started-a-revolution/
LOCATION:The Stevens Center on the Common\, 800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000
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SUMMARY:Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens: A North Andover Revolutionary
DESCRIPTION:Join linguist and NAHS facilities manager\, Antoine Trombino-Ponte\, as he explains his reconstruction of the voice of James Stevens\, through James’ diary\, which he began on April 19th\, 1775. \nAntoine Trombino-Aponte is the Facilities Manager at the North Andover Historical Society as well as an Educator at the JFK Library\, Boston. \nDoors at 6:00/Presentation Begins at 6:30 \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/reconstructing-the-voice-of-james-stevens-a-north-andover-revolutionary/
LOCATION:The Stevens Center on the Common\, 800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
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SUMMARY:North Andover Revolutionaries in the First and Second Burial Grounds
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by learning about our local revolutionary heroes buried in North Andover’s First and Second Burial Ground. Who were they? What was their previous fighting experience? What drove them to war? \nNA Historical Society Educator\, David Blauvelt\, will speak on the character and actions of some of the town’s Revolutionary War soldiers. \nDoors at 6:00/Presentation Begins at 6:30 \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets \n \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/north-andover-revolutionaries-in-the-first-and-second-burial-grounds/
LOCATION:The Stevens Center on the Common\, 800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T180000
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SUMMARY:"Heads of Families and Men of Substance" The Rise of the Merrimack Valley Minute Men
DESCRIPTION:In October 1774\, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress instructed towns throughout the colony to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response\, the Merrimack Valley\, in particular\, shifted into a wartime stance\, forming minute companies\, stockpiling weapons\, ammunition\, and supplies\, and setting up a defense network ready to mobilize if British forces advanced from Boston. Join historian and professor\, Alexander Cain as he explores the Merrimack Valley’s reaction\, focusing on Andover\, to the British threat and delves into the formation of the Massachusetts militia and the minuteman system just before the battles of Lexington and Concord. \nDoors at 6:00/Presentation Begins at 6:30 \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/heads-of-families-and-men-of-substance-the-rise-of-the-merrimack-valley-minute-men/
LOCATION:The Stevens Center on the Common\, 800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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