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African American Leaders of the Andovers – A Trails and Sails Event

Saturday, September 20, 10:30am – 2:30pm in Freeman Hall

This image features three illustrated historical figures and families, each with a unique background: Cato Freeman (1768-1853): A musician, church leader, and community leader. The illustration shows Cato with a guitar and a floral head, set against a soft pink background with a white dove. Salem Poor (1747-1802): An American Revolutionary War patriot. The illustration depicts Salem with a sword in hand, symbolizing his role in the revolution, set against a dynamic, earthy-toned background with a crown. The Hinton Family (1844-1922): Ice cream entrepreneurs from Andover. This image showcases the Hinton family, with illustrations of ice cream cones and family portraits, set against a vibrant orange background, celebrating their entrepreneurial legacy. The overall design combines a vintage aesthetic with modern artistic elements.Sponsored by the African American History Committee in partnership with North Parish.
Be inspired by stories of African American leaders from the Andovers: the Hinton family, Cato Freeman and Salem Poor. Learn about these ancestors through a short program, and then enjoy a taste of ice cream celebrating the Hintons ice cream business. Free kids activity book featuring the Hinton family while supplies last. For more info click here.

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