Permanent Exhibit



Power of the Mills

The opening of the Stony Brook Railroad brought new industrial activity to all three Stony Brook villages: Brookside, Graniteville, and Forge Village. The granite quarries above Graniteville now had a … Read more »


Westford Women Dolls

Westford has an abundant history of outstanding and courageous women. Jean Downey (1925-2003) conducted the Westford Women Doll project in 1985 to highlight women’s history and civil rights within Westford, … Read more »


Country Store

The General Store not only provided residents with their common household supplies and luxuries, but also was located in the center of town to make it easily accessible. Many could … Read more »


Farm Life

Before the mills came to Westford, the town was mainly agricultural. A farm was home to many Westford residents. Apples were Westford’s major crop. Other profitable crops consisted of peaches, … Read more »