Featured Artifact of the Week
Hildreth Hills Painting From the Collection Landscape watercolor of Hildreth Hills. According to the research of local journalist Gordon Seavey (1905-1996), it is in a so-called Primitive style, which tends
Capture the Moment ~ Photo Contest and Monthly Winners (2021)
We are living through an historic moment, the first time in 100 years the world is under the threat of a global pandemic. Coming generations will want to know what
1776, Commemorating the Revolutionary War, 245 years later
245 years ago, in early 1776, Westford’s Col. John Robinson and the Robinson Regiment were at camp in Cambridge, under the command of Gen. George Washington defending Boston against the
Hall and McLaughlin – History of North Westford (Part one)
Westford Town historians, Geoff Hall and Rich McLaughlin, bring their knowledge and research of North Westford for an extraordinary presentation They will share highlights of North Westford’s history from the
The Westford Wardsman, Saturday, January 22, 1921
A look back in time to a century ago By Bob Oliphant “Center. Two more new periodicals have been added to the reading table at the J. V. Fletcher library.
January 2021 Museum Musings
Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. At the end of December, we again made the tough decision to close the Museum to the public amid the
The Westford Wardsman, Saturday, January 15, 1921
A look back in time to a century ago By Bob Oliphant “Center. ‘Susie,’ Gordon Seavey’s trained prized pig, has been an interesting sight in our village street this week
Upcoming Events
February Book Club - 1776 by David McCullough (A Virtual Event) Part 1 Chapters 1-3
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmVirtual Meeting
Celebrate the 245th Anniversary of 1776 and the Revolutionary War with a book discussion of David McCullough's book 1776 Pre-Registration here for Zoom Login Book Description Order a new or ... Read more
February Book Club - 1776 by David McCullough (A Virtual Event) Part 2 Chapters 4&5
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmVirtual Meeting
Celebrate the 245th Anniversary of 1776 and the Revolutionary War with a book discussion of David McCullough's book 1776 Pre-Registration here for Zoom Login Book Description Order a new or ... Read more
February Book Club - 1776 by David McCullough (A Virtual Event) Part 3 Chapters 6&7
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmVirtual Meeting
Celebrate the 245th Anniversary of 1776 and the Revolutionary War with a book discussion of David McCullough's book 1776 Pre-Registration here for Zoom Login Book Description Order a new or ... Read more
Meet Paul Revere (A Virtual Event)
Thursday, March 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmVirtual Meeting
Historical interpreter Mike LePage as colonial silversmith and beloved American patriot Paul Revere will speak about the history of 1776 and his ties to Westford. A presentation followed by questions ... Read more
Rendezvous with Rachel Revere (A Virtual Event)
Thursday, April 8, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
It is May 2, 1775 and Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride on the 18th of April. Still isolated from ... Read more
Fibers of Life; Textiles from the Westford Historical Society’s Collections
Sunday, May 16, 2021 @ 2:30 am - 3:30 amWestford Museum, Westford MA
This show & tell lecture is offered in cooperation with the Westford Museum & Historical Society. Their collection of local artifacts, from clothing and accouterments to linens and household items ... Read more
