BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:For the fifth year\, a unique exhibit of history-inspired tre es will be the featured display for the month of December at the at the Andover Historical Society. \; Tree Time is a collection of thirty decorated Christmas trees\, each inspired by an artifact from the Soc iety&rsquo\;s collection.\nThe trees are decorated by individuals\, grou ps\, and businesses from the Andover community including Andover Fire Re scue\, Andover Sister Towns Association\, Century Bank\, and Memorial Ha ll Library.\nA wide array of historical artifacts will be on display inc luding a Fire Bucket\, a Plan of 1692\, an Andover High School Varsity L etter\, a Mustache Cup\, and even a Hair Wreath. \; All of these pie ces are currently on display as part of the Top 40 exhibit. \; The t rees will be on display throughout the month of December\, Tuesday throu gh Saturday from 10am-4pm. \; Admission is $8 per person and $5 for members\, seniors\, and children ages 4-18. \;\n \;The Hair Wrea th is a must-see piece in the exhibit that has been the inspiration for one of the trees in the event.  \;The Wreath is made of real human h air made by Nancy Sherman and Betsey May Ellis in 1860\, using the hair of 125 relatives\, friends\, handmaids and even the family horse. \; Historical Society President Doug Mitchell has decorated a tree inspire d by this unique piece.\nFord&rsquo\;s Coffee Shop Menu is a part of Top 40 Exhibit.  \;The shop was a friendly and inviting hangout for peo ple going to work and students getting out of school. It was located on 14 Main Street in Andover. The menu was signed by owner Tom Koravos who ran the shop with his wife Stella. The coffee shop was in business from 1954-1994. The Andover Community Coffee Group (usually found at the Town House on Saturday mornings) has decorated the 'Java Jive' tree inspired by the menu.\nAn Andover High School Varsity Letter dating from 1950 to 1959 is another inspiration piece.  \;At a time when high school on ly lasted 3 years\, varsity student-athletes would receive their letters during their \;year on a team.  \;This varsity letter is recogn ition for the ones who had proven that they were a veteran and valued me mber of the team. The recipients of this letter earned it through hard w ork and dedication. \; Memorial Hall Library and SHED's Kid's Club w ill each decorate a tree inspired by the blue and gold varsity letter.\n Visit the Andover Historical Society this December and join the thousan ds that have enjoyed this festive holiday tradition in past years. URL:http://andover.patch.com/events/tree-time-at-the-andover-historical-s ociety SUMMARY:Tree Time at the Andover Historical Society LOCATION:Andover Historical Society: 97 Main St\, Andover\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR