Geoff Hall continues to capture stories from the Westford community through a project called “Westford Tales,” which focuses on residents’ memories of the town over the years. Geoff’s passion for … Read more »

Join Bob Oliphant as he invites you on a captivating audio journey through newspaper articles from Westford in the early 1900s. The journey will also delve into the town’s rich … Read more »

Commemorative Coin Bronze commemorative coin from 1901, 1.5″ in diameter, of 125 Anniversary of Evacuation Day in Boston. The event occurred on March 17, 1776, when the British fled the … Read more »

By James VanBever, Westford Museum Volunteer      Aspen, Colorado, architect Charles L Cunniffe’s philosophy on building and designing a home is that “A home is not just shelter from the weather … Read more »

Postcard This is a black and white postcard titled “Home of Capt. Pelatiah Fletcher, Who Served in the Revolutionary War,” located in Westford, Massachusetts. It was published by J. Herbert … Read more »

Photograph Black and white photo of the home of Lt. Nahum Wight (1745-1834) as it looked around 1900 Lieut. Nahum Wight was born in Medfield, Massachusetts and served in the … Read more »

1841 Bunker Hill Monument Commemorative Plate Small plate, 3.5 inches in diameter, commemorating the Bunker Hill Monument. An image of the obelisk monument is visible at the center of the … Read more »

Railroad Map Framed map of Stony Brook and the Stony Brook Railroad, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, from around 1874. The map was printed on the back of an envelope. The frame … Read more »

Letter Letter and envelope written on Boston & Maine Railroad stationery. It was written to Miss Margaret Ledwurth by her father, Conductor Clarence Ledwurth, when he was waiting in Stillwater, … Read more »

Walter “Chassy” Teresko (1929-1968) He believed in sportsmanship, which is an investment in good citizenship. By James VanBever On May 2, 1945, Westford Academy pitcher Henry Belida threw the first … Read more »

By Leslie Howard Caesor’s beginnings are unclear. Through the historical record, there are several discrepancies in the spellings of his name and three possible last names. He’s been Caesor Burn, … Read more »

Rail Spike Rail spikes and nails were used between 1926 and 1930 on the tracks that connected the Fletcher Granite Company to the Stony Brook Railroad, a part of the … Read more »

Photograph Black and white photo of Brookside Station of the Boston & Maine Railroad, taken around 1920. This station was no longer in operation by 1921. Historically known as the … Read more »

Brochure Tan paper covered brochure (8″ x 10″) for Fitchburg, Ayer and Lowell Street Railway (aka trolley car, electric car, or jolly jumper) from around 1910. It highlights connections such … Read more »