Past Exhibit
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938
Section headings were based on actual news headlines about the natural disaster. The captions were based on the text either written on or with the photos. Further text written as … Read more »
The Many Colors of Westford Academy
The Many Colors of Westford Academy Originally Exhibited as The Other Colors of Westford Academy in mid to late 2019 Westford’s high school colors were not always maroon and grey (and … Read more »
Past Eateries of Westford
Originally Exhibited Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 Westford saw many restaurants come and go. These eateries came in all sizes, while they were sometimes frequented more for atmosphere than their … Read more »
Westford Schools 1780’s to present
Five school districts were established in 1787 with schoolhouses in each district. New districts were added in 1806, 1822, and 1826. Westford Academy was incorporated in 1792, and a two-story … Read more »
Fire Companies of Westford MA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkAnfAG2Aus&feature=youtu.be Westford Historical Society’s 2005 Calendar researched and created by Marilyn Day, Wesyford Town Historian (2005) Slideshow, Alina Jeng, Westford Historical Society Intern (2020) The Center Fire Station This fire … Read more »
Women’s Rights in Westford
Women’s Rights in Westford timeline 1780 Massachusetts State Constitution restricts voting to males only but omits “male” as a qualification for holding public office. 1819 Susan Prescott becomes the … Read more »
The Atwood-Carlton-Millett Family
The Westford Family lived in town starting in the 1880s. Having left their mark on local medicine and art, members of the family lived in town until 2007.Read more »
Science is History, Too!
Spring 2012 IntercomCommunications, transportation, musical instruments, medical instruments, industrial equipment, electronics and entertainment. Scientific developments that changed the way we do things, the processes, the efficiency and the safety. This … Read more »
The Worship Spaces of Westford
Spring 2011 From the building of the original Meeting House of West Chelmsford, to the establishment of St. Catherine’s, The United Methodist Church and St. Mark’s to accommodate the influx … Read more »
Reproducing the Past: Creating a Colonial Wardrobe
Sewing by hand, using 18th century reproduction fabrics and constructing garments in the 18th century manner are the trademarks of two 21st century Colonial seamstresses who work diligently to accurately … Read more »