250th Anniversary Committee advances planning for three major commemorative events.
Andover's 250th Anniversary Committee advanced planning for three major commemorative events spanning May through July 2026. Chair Susan McCready directed staff to develop a budget estimate near $15,000 for the July 18 Colonial Craft Fair, which will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM alongside the
250th Anniversary Committee · Meeting of February 26, 2026
Andover's 250th Anniversary Committee advanced planning for three major commemorative events spanning May through July 2026. Chair Susan McCready directed staff to develop a budget estimate near $15,000 for the July 18 Colonial Craft Fair, which will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM alongside the Farmers Market and feature vendors, food, and a possible beer garden with Oak & Iron. The May 25 American Revolution Park Rededication, scheduled from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on Memorial Day, will feature the newly arrived Lafayette Trail plaque and a roll call of Andover names.
The July 8 National Reading of Declaration of Independence & Concert will open at 6:00 PM with a reading potentially featuring Andover Public Schools students, followed by the band Red Solo Cup, with a mounted period-costumed reenactor under investigation. The committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned.
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Source: the 250th Anniversary Committee meeting of February 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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