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“The Valentine Party at Town Hall!
Complied By Marilyn Day On February 14, 1907, the Westford Athletic Association held a Valentine’s party at the Westford Town Hall on Valentine’s Day. From the tone of the article … Read more »
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 … Read more »
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 … Read more »
A Chat with Patti Mason
Patti is truly a gem in our community, radiating kindness and selflessness in everything she does! For over 30 years, she has actively championed numerous community service initiatives that have … Read more »
Catalpa Trees in Westford
The large Catalpa trees growing in Westford with their showy white blossoms. By Marilyn Day, Board Member, Westford Historical Society Have you noticed the large Catalpa trees growing in Westford … Read more »
Westford Journalist, Gordon B. Seavey’s Newspaper Articles (1952-1995)
Gordon B. Seavey (1905-1996) was a devoted local historian and journalist, recognized for his historical features in the Westford Eagle and the Lowell Sun. He began his journalism career in … Read more »
Graniteville and Brookside Park by Marilyn Day
Plan Book 22, plan 12 Graniteville Park, Plan book 19, Plan 41, dated 1903 Brookside Park was not in Brookside, at least the section of town we call Brookside … Read more »
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 … Read more »
Get to know your Westford Academy Trustees
Westford Academy was founded in 1792 as a private school and was operated by a group of Trustees. The original trustees were a group of gentlemen who were religious, patriotic, … Read more »
George Hall Russell, Commercial Photographer, Lowell, Mass.
By Marilyn Day, July 2023 Signature from Panorama of Comrade Langley’s funeral On May 21 while on docent duty at the Westford museum, I watched as a young man studied … Read more »
Hall and McLaughlin’s History of Westford Program Series
Westford Town historians Geoff Hall and Rich McLaughlin combine their knowledge and research in a series of extraordinary video presentations. In 1859, the beautiful recreational area around Nabnassett Lake was … Read more »
An Interview with Christopher C. Gorham, “The Confidante” Anna Rosenberg story
An Interview with Christopher Gorham, Author of “The Confidante”, Gorham is a Modern American History Teacher at Westford Academy, with Sophie Sloan, 2022 Westford Academy Graduate and Mr. Gorham’s Capstone … Read more »