Where in Westford is it? with Geoff and Bob

Where in Westford is it? Is a new Westford Museum series with Geoff Hall and Bob Spinozzi. Each month Geoff and Bob will investigate, examine and share the stories of

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Tour of the Revolutionary War Veterans and Civilian Casualties buried in Fairview Cemetery, Westford MA

The tour shows Westford Revolutionary War Patriots’ names on a map. Clicking a map marker shows a picture of their tombstone in Fairview Cemetery and additional information for the selected

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Bob Oliphant’s Weekly Westford Wardsman Podcasts

Listen as Bob Oliphant shares the weekly Westford news plus bonus information of Westford and our residents from over 100 year’s ago. The Westford Wardsman was published weekly as part

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Image of a 1921 Tax Payment Bill

Our Online Collections

The Westford Historical Society’s collections are now searchable via PastPerfect On-Line. Use keywords or advanced search.

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Mountain View Photo From the Collection Color photo of 6 Connell Drive, with the mountains of New Hampshire and Mid-Mass in the background. It was taken in October of 1979.

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March 22, 2023


Notables of the Month – “The Hartford’s of Westford” George and Alfred

Over the years, Westford has had many citizens who have made positive contributions to their community. George Hartford and his son Alfred were two of these people. During the early

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March 21, 2023


Featured Artifact of the Week

Shoe From the Collection One brown leather shoe, with decoration, from Athens. The shoe was likely a souvenir. It was given to the J.V. Fletcher Library by Emma Southwick Brinton

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March 15, 2023
 
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Upcoming Events

An Evening with Samuel Adams, Founding Father of the American Revolution

An Evening with Samuel Adams, Founding Father of the American Revolution

Thursday, March 30, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Westfor Museum
Dressed in a frock coat and Colonial-era wig, re-enactor Mike Lepage launches into the life of our Founding Father Samuel Adams. He was a thorn [...]
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The Ten Tea Parties-Historic Book Discussion with Leslie Howard

The Ten Tea Parties-Historic Book Discussion with Leslie Howard

Wednesday, April 5, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Westford Museum
Joseph Cummins: Ten Tea Parties, Patriotic Protests That History Forgot The stories in Ten Tea Parties illuminate the power of Americans banding together as Americans [...]
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Patriots Day (April 19th) Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery

Patriots Day (April 19th) Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery

Wednesday, April 19, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Westlawn Cemetery
Join us while the sun sets for our Patriots Day (April 19th) Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery. In this unique self-guided stroll, you can access [...]
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Fibers of Life; MORE textiles from the Westford Historical Society’s Collection

Fibers of Life; MORE textiles from the Westford Historical Society’s Collection

Thursday, May 11, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Westford Museum
Back by Popular demand. Booking required. Program is limited to 15 guests “Each of these artifacts has a history here in town,” said Penny, former [...]
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