Once Known: Slavery in Westford

Slavery in Westford It may be surprising, but there were at least 24 confirmed enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There is little in the

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2024 Westford Historic House Tour – Purchase your ticket(s) here

Westford Museum & Historical Society andFirst Parish Church United of Westford present: 2nd Westford Historic House Tour Saturday September 28, 2024 A wonderful opportunity to tour a collection of stunning vintage homes

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Westford Cemetery Tour of the Revolutionary War Veterans and Civilian Casualties

Use these exhibits for an online or self-guided tour of Westford Revolutionary War Patriots in Westford cemeteries. Click a button below to choose one of these exhibits. Visit the Fairview

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Where in Westford is it?

We will investigate, examine and share the stories of Westford’s lesser known historical sites and events.   Where in Westford is it?The Westford Knight Where in Westford is it? The Nabnassett

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Photograph From the collection From the collection From the collection 1899 black and white photograph of the house at 55 Brookside Rd. If features Charles Smith Edwards (with horse) in

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Westford Notable of the Month- Rita E. Miller (1918-2003)

A teacher’s influence can never be erased By James Van Bever     When Rita E. Miller retired from the Westford school system in 1983, a banner was hung outside the Frost

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Site Plan From the Collection From the Collection From the Collection One of 12 surveyor plans of 62 Main St, the Donald Cameron House. They were made by Caroline M.

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Upcoming Events

Westford 250 Col. John Robinson Day at the Westford Museum

Westford 250 Col. John Robinson Day at the Westford Museum

Sunday, April 14, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Experience the aspects of everyday life in Colonial Westford through Woodworking, spinning, chocolate and more 
Westford 250- Patriot's Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery

Westford 250- Patriot's Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery

Friday, April 19, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us at 6:30pm for the dedication of the Westford Historical Society Cemetery Marker prior to the cemetery tour at 7pm. In this unique self-guided [...]
Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours with Sam Adams: Beer, Storytelling and Appetizers.

Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours with Sam Adams: Beer, Storytelling and Appetizers.

Saturday, April 27, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A Revolutionary Fundraiser! Enjoy three stories about Sam Adams while sampling a variety of Samuel Adams Beers paired with savory appetizers Colonial interpreter, Mike Lepage [...]
A Brief History of the Nashua, Acton & Boston Railroad aka The Red Line with Marilyn Day.

A Brief History of the Nashua, Acton & Boston Railroad aka The Red Line with Marilyn Day.

Sunday, May 19, 2024    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
In 2004, Westford Author, Paul Baillio wrote a book on the history of an old railroad that had significant impact on the railroad history of [...]
Once Known: Slavery in Westford with Leslie Howard

Once Known: Slavery in Westford with Leslie Howard

Thursday, May 23, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Slavery in Westford it may be surprising, but there were at least 24 confirmed enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There [...]
The Francis M. Sullivan Memorial Dedication

The Francis M. Sullivan Memorial Dedication

Sunday, May 26, 2024    
9:00 am - 9:30 am
A Westford native, Francis Michael Sullivan, was a major contributor in making the Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly referred to as the G.I. Bill [...]