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African American Leaders of the Andovers

Date TBD

12:00 am to 12:00 am

Be inspired as members of the North Andover African American History committee share stories of three little known African American leaders from the Andovers: Revolutionary War hero Salem Poor, formerly enslaved church and community leader Cato Freeman and Ice Cream Entrepreneurs the Hinton Family. Drop in from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to learn about these ancestors through a short program. Free Hinton Coloring book for kids while supplies last.

Host

North Andover African American History Committee in partnership with the North Andover Historical Society

https://northandoverma.gov/blackhistory

na.bhm.events@gmail.com

Accessibility

  • Parking Available
  • Restrooms Available
  • Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible

Parking

Free Parking at the North Andover Historical Society's Stevens Center. Additional parking on Academy Road, or in the town's municipal lot on Johnson Street.

Special Instructions

The Event will be held in the Evans Room on Floor 2 of the Stevens Center on the Common. It is accessible via elevator for those with mobility challenges.

Scheduling Notes

Program will be continuous throughout the day as guests arrive.

Location

800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA 01845

Event Theme

Stories We Share: Events that uncover powerful stories you haven’t heard before, and why they still matter today.

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