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 »

Cord From Micronesia The cord was made from tree bark by indigenous peoples of Micronesia. For more information on the Micronesia islands and its active indigenous cultures, please visit this … Read more »

I have a million photos of dragging my kids outside to explore or do some little activity but these two pictures are what represents the majority of our time spent … Read more »

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By Bob Oliphant Originally published in the Westford Eagle, October 2018 for the 100th anniversary of the pandemic  Laura Spinney, author of Pale Rider, The Spanish Flu of 1918 and … Read more »

Here is what a few of your WHS Board Members have been doing and noticing during the pandemic. Jeanne Union: I’m taking two ballet classes a week via zoom – and before … Read more »

Framed Photograph Photograph of Charles G. Sargent (1819-1878). He founded the C.G. Sargent & Sons Co, which existed from 1852 to 1990. The company primarily built machinery for processing textiles, … Read more »

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 »

A look back in  time to a century ago By Bob Oliphant “Center. Company H, M.S.G., was called together for drill on Tuesday evening. After drill, rations were served of … Read more »

Nabnasset Camp Photographs of the YMCA summer camp at Nab Lake around 1915. The camp was located at the Southeastern corner of the lake, where Edwards Beach and adjacent Ronan … Read more »

Cider Mill Photo of water powered mill off Lowell Road, near the Captain Pelatiah Fletcher house, and next to Cider Mill Pond (Tadmuck Brook). The original mill, to the left, … Read more »

State Guard Armband This Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Guard armband from around 1919 is made of black wool with gold embroidery, featuring the triangular crest of the Commonwealth. Armbands such … Read more »