Westford Cemetery Snippets: Thomas Symmes and the Steam Boat Incident
By Marilyn Day Introduction: After completing a six-month project of entering obituaries into the Find-a-Grave sites for our Westford cemeteries, I realized the wealth of stories these individuals have left
The Westford Military Leaders of the American Revolution (1775-1781)
Westford REV 250 Join us in 2026 as the Westford Museum and Historical Society celebrates the pivotal battles that defined America’s journey to independence! Explore the birthplace of liberty and
Once Known, Westford’s lesser-known history by Leslie Howard
Lost from the Ledger, Westford’s Indigenous Past, (Part of the “Once Known” Series) Leslie Howard continues her exploration of Westford’s lesser-known history, this time focusing on the town’s Indigenous
Conversations with Westford Veterans
These oral histories let our veterans share their experiences in their own words, with their own voice, giving us a little insight into the sacrifices they made in service to
Featured Artifact of the Week
Box This is a lacquered wood box from China that contains a silk shawl. The box is black with a gold-painted picture on the cover and measures 17-1/4 inches long
Westford Notable of the Month: Joseph R. Connell (1928-2020)
Westford’s Police Chief, Fighting Marine By James VanBever Joseph Richard Connell was born on December 14, 1928, to John L. and Catherine Alice (Gower) Connell in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was
Featured Artifact of the Week
Shawl This beautiful shawl once belonged to Mary Elizabeth Richardson Fletcher (1847-1922), a founding member of the Tadmuck Club and an organist at the Unitarian church. She was celebrated for
Upcoming Events
Westford REV 250 - A Personal Conversation with Martha Washington
Westford Rev 250: "Were so lucky as to get the Cannon out of the River" - Henry Knox and His Noble Train of Artillery.
Westford Rev 250: Col. John Robinson's Regiment during the Siege of Boston
Westford REV 250: "Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants" Mercy Otis Warren and Martha Washington
Westford REV 250: "Bullet Strikes, April 19, 1775", the evidence left behind
