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 is Westford is it?The Col. John Robinson House Marker Where in Westford is

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Photograph From the collection From the collection From the collection Photograph (albumen print) taken prior to 1868, making this one of the oldest dated photographs in the collection. First developed

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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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An Obituary of a House, 4 Hildreth Street

  Westford said a sad farewell on February 12, 2024, when the house at 4 Hildreth Street, having gone through the demolition delay process, was demolished. The earliest information we

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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-In 2025 the nation will commemorate the 250th [...]
Westford 250- Patriots' Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery

Westford 250- Patriots' Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery

Friday, April 19, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
In this unique self-guided stroll, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be interpreters [...]
Westford 250 - Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours with Sam Adams: the Man, the Beer!

Westford 250 - Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours with Sam Adams: the Man, the Beer!

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 [...]
Westford 250 - “A Day for Doughnuts” A One-Act Play performed by the Westford Girl Scouts, Junior Troop 7051.

Westford 250 - “A Day for Doughnuts” A One-Act Play performed by the Westford Girl Scouts, Junior Troop 7051.

Sunday, April 28, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"A Day for Doughnuts" was written by by Virginia Kimball (1976) In her account of John Robinson, Olive Prescott, Robinson’s great, great granddaughter describes the [...]
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 [...]
Westford 250 - Once Known: Slavery in Westford with Leslie Howard

Westford 250 - 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 [...]