Pincushion From the Collection Round beaded medallion pincushion made by Emily Frances Fletcher (1825-1943) in 1854. She was only nine years old. The item also has the initials “S.D.F.”, which … Read more »

Step back in time and start your audio tour of historic Westford Center as it was prior to the Civil War.  Your tour guides are Kate Hamlin (1847-1937) and Fred … Read more »

Photograph From the Collection Ca. 1900 photograph of two women sitting in front of the fireplace in the Prescott House at 25 Pine Rd in the Graniteville section of town. … Read more »

Straight Pin From the Collection Two wooden pin setters used to straighten pins on the wool combs. They could also be used to remove short fibers in the wool. Their … Read more »

We will investigate, examine and share the stories of Westford’s lesser known historical sites and events.   Where is Westford is it?The Col. John Robinson House Marker Where in Westford is … Read more »

Historic House Print From the Collection Print of 224 Concord Road in Westford, originally taken in 1912, of the Henry Fletcher house. Henry was born in Chelmsford in 1778, and … Read more »

By James VanBever     Charles Lewis Hildreth was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts,  on June 15, 1879. His parents were Charles Willis Hildreth and Lucy Maria Colburn. The house in Cambridge where … Read more »

Ice Gaff From the Collection Ice Gaff (also known as an Ice Hook) made after 1850. The tool was used for moving ice at one of Westford’s commercial ice houses. … Read more »

Crocheted Cap From the Atwood Collection Woman’s handmade pink silk and cream lace nightcap that was made around 1900. It also as a pink ribbon drawstring. Nightcaps were more common … Read more »

Welcome to the Westford Historical Society’s self-guided 45-minute Artist Tour of the David P. Christiana’s Sculptures in Westford Center. Start your tour at the Westford Museum (2 Boston Rd.), Follow … Read more »

Photograph From the collection 4.75″ x 7.5″ photograph of 14 Depot St, True Bean House, as it looked ca. 1895. The back lists from left to right: True A. Bean … Read more »

Trinket Box From the Collection Decorative wood box made to look like a book, made ca. 1842. Measures 6″ x 4″ x 1 3/4″. “Miss Caroline M. Carleton” written in … Read more »