Coin Front Reverse From the Collection Copper coin commemorating the bicentennial in 1975, given to parade participants. It belonged to Kenneth Andrew Bagley (1956-1989), who was the son of Elwin … Read more »

Half-Gill Cup From the Military Exhibit The half-gill cup used throughout the Revolutionary War was crafted by Colonel John Robinson (1735-1805). A “gill,” which can also be described as a … Read more »

Break Time From the Millett Art Collection Undated watercolor painted by William Atwood “Bill” Millet (1922-2007), labeled as U-39. The dimensions are 16″ x 12″. It depicts workers on break … Read more »

Watercolor From the collection Framed and matted watercolor of William Atwood Millett’s studio showing paintings leaning against the walls. The dimensions are 23.5″ x 19.5″ with the frame. The undated … Read more »

Apple Grower, Innovator, Town Official By James Van Bever Ben Drew was born on July 27, 1910, in Greenwich, Connecticut, to George Albert and Rachel Bancroft (Brooks) Drew. The young … Read more »

Portrait From the Millet Art Archive Unframed, acrylic on Anjac Gesso Panel, 13″ x 35″. It is a portrait of Grace Atwood Millett (1889-1971), painted by Westford artist William Atwood … Read more »

Watercolor From the Atwood-Millet Collection This framed watercolor, measuring 23.5″ x 19.5″, was painted by William “Bill” Atwood Millett (1922-2007) before 1970. It depicts the northern tip of the Town … Read more »

Postcard From the postcard collection A colorized postcard titled “Parting of the Ways, Westford, MA,” showing a Y at Depot St and Cummings Rd. Postmarked July 12, 1915, from Westford, … Read more »

Library Postcard From the postcard collection This photo postcard shows Westford’s J.V. Fletcher Library as it looked ca. 1930. The photo highlights the view to the left of the front … Read more »

Westford REV 250 Join us in 2026 as the Westford Museum and Historical Society celebrates the pivotal battles that defined America’s journey to independence! Explore the birthplace of liberty and … Read more »

Forge Village Postmaster By James VanBever with Robin Connell and Lynne Hartley Josephine (Socha) Connell was born in Krakow, Poland, on March 10, 1899, to Philip and Katarzyna Socha. Philip … Read more »

Complied by Marilyn DayIntroduction by Linda Greene Today’s snowstorm has put the reliable gasoline-powered snowplow into action, equipped with flashing lights, a radio, and a heated cab for comfort. As … Read more »