Women Who Changed Westford – The Select Board Women of Westford

“Women Who Changed Westford” celebrates the incredible women who have played a vital role in Westford’s government! Their inspiring leadership and commitment to the town have improved and guided Westford

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The Westford Military Leaders of the American Revolution (1775-1781)

Westford REV 250. In 2025 and 2026, the Westford Museum and Historical Society will commemorate the significant battles that shaped America’s struggle for independence. Discover the birthplace of American liberty,

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Westford Journalist, June Kennedy, Westford Eagle Newspaper Articles (1970-2000)

Kennedy stated that Allister MacDougall’s lectures at the Historical Society inspired her to research Westford history. His black-and-white photographs ignited her interest and led to her publications in the “Westford

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The Journey of Westford: The Tracks that Shaped Our Town

Discover the captivating story of Westford through the tracks that carved its identity. These pathways are more than just routes—they are the lifelines that transformed a community, weaving tales of

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Commemorative Coin Bronze commemorative coin from 1901, 1.5″ in diameter, of 125 Anniversary of Evacuation Day in Boston. The event occurred on March 17, 1776, when the British fled the

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Westford Notable of the Month – Charles L. Cunniffe Westford’s renowned architect

By James VanBever, Westford Museum Volunteer      Aspen, Colorado, architect Charles L Cunniffe’s philosophy on building and designing a home is that “A home is not just shelter from the weather

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Postcard This is a black and white postcard titled “Home of Capt. Pelatiah Fletcher, Who Served in the Revolutionary War,” located in Westford, Massachusetts. It was published by J. Herbert

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Upcoming Events

All the fascinating women of Westford wear fancy Fascinators!  Custom Design a fancy Fascinator with Gail Flannery

All the fascinating women of Westford wear fancy Fascinators! Custom Design a fancy Fascinator with Gail Flannery

Wednesday, August 20, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wear your fascinator to the Westford Museum's "Wine with the Wild Women of Westford" event. A fascinator is a stunning formal headpiece that features a [...]
Wine with Wild Women of Westford

Wine with Wild Women of Westford

Friday, September 12, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Come celebrate the amazing Wild Women of Westford with us! We’ll delve into the inspiring stories and achievements of the remarkable women who have shaped [...]
Westford REV 250-The Plight of the Loyalist in Massachusetts. A lecture & discussion with Larry Kerpelman

Westford REV 250-The Plight of the Loyalist in Massachusetts. A lecture & discussion with Larry Kerpelman

Thursday, September 18, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In the "cradle of the American Revolution," loyalists to the Crown faced a harsh choice: live with terrible abuse where they were, or flee to [...]
A Brief History of Westford by Bob Oliphant.  From 1729 to the Historic Town Westford is today!

A Brief History of Westford by Bob Oliphant. From 1729 to the Historic Town Westford is today!

Thursday, September 25, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
"Wesford" officially became a town on September 23, 1729! The following year, it welcomed additional land and part of Forge Pond from Groton, creating the [...]