Check out the video of our celebration of democracy from the 4th of July Declaration of Independence Recitation Event on the North Andover Common. In addition to the Declaration of Independence reading by Sen Barry Finegold and Rep Adrianne Ramos, this year’s highlights include Actor Odis Spencer performing excerpts from the Frederick Douglass speech What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?, North Andover Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo telling the story of The Andover Resolve and Lawrence community organizer Zoila Gomez reading Ronald Reagan's tribute to immigration at the 1986 Rededication of the Statue of Liberty.

Join us for the 7th Annual Fourth of July Declaration of Independence Recitation Event on the Common starting at 11 am.

Look for scaffolding on the front of the North Parish any day now!

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them” – Ida B. Wells

The annual Red Bow Fair at North Parish of North Andover is coming on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9AM – 2PM.

Saturday, September 13th, 20th and 27th at 11am-2pm sponsored by the North Andover Historical Society. A Trails and Sails Event.

Saturday, September 20, 10:30am-2pm at North Parish Church as part of the Trails and Sails events.

Be inspired by stories of African American leaders from the Andovers; the Hinton Family, Cato Freeman and Salem Poor. Coloring books for kids while supplies last, and from 1pm-2pm enjoy ice cream samples to celebrate the Hinton’s ice cream business.

We had a wonderful 6th annual 4th of July Declaration of Independence Recitation event on the Common. You can see the event video here. Thanks to Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Tram Nguyen, Pastor Lyndon Myers and all the other Recitation event participants.

Read the Eagle-Tribune article about our 4th of July event on the Common.

Join us on July 4th 2025 at 11am on the North Andover Common to celebrate Freedom with your fellow citizens by experiencing a powerful, family-friendly event featuring historic readings, including the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Live music will complement each treading and keep all ages engaged.

The Friends have awarded a $10,000 grant to refurbish the Revere Bell in Meeting House steeple.

The Friends have received a Community Preservation Act grant from the Town of North Andover to repair and refurbish elements of the Meeting House roof, finials and structure.