A Tribute to Francis M. Sullivan, A boy from Forge Village whose significant contributions resulted in the G.I. Bill of Rights 

A Westford native, Francis Michael Sullivan, was a major contributor in making the Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly referred to as theG.I. Bill of Rights, a reality 80 years

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Once Known: Slavery in Westford

Slavery in Westford may be surprising, but there were at least 24 enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There is little in the historical record

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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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Featured Artifact of the Week

Site Plan From the Collection One of 12 surveyor plans of 62 Main St, the Donald Cameron House. They were made by Caroline M. Whitney and Smith & Brooks Civil

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Memorial Windows of Westford – Mr. and Mrs. John Healy, Sanctuary Rose Window, St. Catherine’s Church, Westford

This month we are featuring the  Sanctuary Rose window of St. Catherine’s Church. The Sanctuary Window was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A Healy. This window was once

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Wood Sign From the Medical Exhibit White painted wood sign, 60″ x 28″, with black paint for text, of the Westford Osteopathic Hospital. The hospital was run by Dr. Ralph

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Upcoming Events

A Brief History of the Nashua, Acton & Boston Railroad aka The Red Line with Marilyn Day and Rick Hurst

A Brief History of the Nashua, Acton & Boston Railroad aka The Red Line with Marilyn Day and Rick Hurst

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 enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There [...]
The Francis M. Sullivan Memorial Dedication at Freedom Park, Pond St. Westford

The Francis M. Sullivan Memorial Dedication at Freedom Park, Pond St. Westford

Sunday, May 26, 2024    
8:45 am - 9:00 am
A Westford native, Francis Michael Sullivan, was a major contributor in making the Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly referred to as the G.I. Bill [...]
2024 Westford Historic House Tour

2024 Westford Historic House Tour

Saturday, September 28, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Westford Museum & Historical Society and First Parish Church United of Westford present: 2nd Westford Historic House Tour on Saturday, September [...]