Time to play Andover Jeopardy! part 1
From History Buzz writer Barbara Bunn the first in a series of Andover Jeopardy posts
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Andover Jeopardy! Part 1
Do you watch Jeopardy or participate in trivia games? Do you like a challenge?
We’re going to tap into this interest for a few History Buzz posts. We’ll post a category with information about a person, place or event. The challenge will be for you to identify what we are talking about. The answers will be posted the following day.
Today’s category is: 19th Century Andover Women
Who is __________?
She helped fund Abbott Academy in 1829 and was from a well-known family in Andover.
This woman was known for her involvement in the town of Andover. She wrote articles for the Andover Townsman and was also a policewoman for 25 years.
If you have walked the Indian Ridge Reservation, then you can thank this woman. She helped save Indian Ridge Reservation from being developed.
Memorial Hall Library has a fascinating history. This woman was the 1st the first professional librarian and advocated for changes in the library including a children’s room.
This famous author and abolitionist wrote an important novel in 1852 which became an instant success. She got so much mail that an extra mailman was hired just for her. The family home, the Stone Cabin, held many wonderful parties and even had one of the first decorated Christmas Trees in Andover.
Answers will be posted tomorrow!
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~Barbara
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