African American Leaders of the Andovers

Saturday, September 20, 2025

African American Leaders of the Andovers

Date & Time

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time(s):

10:30 am to 2:30 pm

Programs start on the half hour. Ice cream from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, as supplies last.

Description

Be inspired by the little-known stories of African American leaders from the Andovers: the Hinton Family (ice cream entrepreneurs), Cato Freeman (formerly enslaved church and community leader) and Salem Poor (Revolutionary war hero). From 10:30am -2:30pm, learn about these ancestors through a short program beginning each half hour. Kids will receive a free coloring book about the Hintons while supplies last.

From 1:00 – 2:00 pm enjoy ice cream samples to celebrate the Hinton’s ice cream business. Event sponsored by Mass Humanities.

Special Instructions

Program will be in North Parish’s Freeman Hall, which is reached via the door on Great Pond Road. Ice cream and coloring books available while supplies last.

Host

North Andover African American History Committee in partnership with North Parish of North Andover

northandoveraahc@gmail.com

Address

190 Academy Road, North Andover, MA 10845

190 Academy Road, North Andover, MA 10845

Directions

Limited parking available on Great Pond Road. Additional parking in the North Andover Town Lot on Johnson Street near the Youth Center.

Accessibility

Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating

Fun for Kids

Parking Available

Restrooms Available

Event Category

  • History

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