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Historic Ballardvale Village Walking Tour

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Historic Ballardvale Village Walking Tour

Date & Time

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Time Slot(s):

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Reservation Required

You may register for this event here.

Description

Join us for a tour of historic Ballardvale Village. Settled in the early 1600s, this area of Andover has the Shawsheen River flowing through. This tour starts at the Marland/Bradlee Mill area and takes you through the downtown. You will learn about Andover’s first train, Craighead and Kintz creators of glass and brass lamps and table decor, architecture, canoeing, dance pavilions, the German Club and a murder on Pole Hill.

Special Instructions

Pavement/slightly uphill/restroom at local business.

Weather Restrictions

We walk if drizzling but not if heavy rain – check website day of event.

Address

Andover Center for History & Culture, Main Street, Andover, MA, USA

Andover Center for History & Culture, Main Street, Andover, MA, USA

Directions

Meet-up location will be emailed to registrants the day before the event.

Accessibility

Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating

Parking Available

Restrooms Available

Event Category

  • Architecture
  • Early Settlement
  • History
  • Industrial
  • Walking Tour

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