A Tribute to Francis M. Sullivan, A boy from Forge Village whose significant contributions resulted in the G.I. Bill of Rights
A Westford native, Francis Michael Sullivan, was a major contributor in making the Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly referred to as theG.I. Bill of Rights, a reality 80 years
Once Known: Slavery in Westford
Slavery in Westford may be surprising, but there were at least 24 enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There is little in the historical record
2024 Westford Historic House Tour – Purchase your ticket(s) here
Westford Museum & Historical Society andFirst Parish Church United of Westford present: 2nd Westford Historic House Tour Saturday September 28, 2024 A wonderful opportunity to tour a collection of stunning vintage homes
Westford Cemetery Tour of the Revolutionary War Veterans and Civilian Casualties
Use these exhibits for an online or self-guided tour of Westford Revolutionary War Patriots in Westford cemeteries. Click a button below to choose one of these exhibits. Visit the Fairview
Westford Journalist, Gordon B. Seavey’s Newspaper Articles
Gordon B. Seavey (1905-1996) was a local historian and journalist, writing historical features for the Westford Eagle and the Lowell Sun. During high school, he wrote for the Lowell Courier-Citizen
Featured Artifact of the Week
Postcard From the postcard collection Ca. 1958 Black and white postcard (5.5″ x 3.5″) of Lake Nabnassett from Edwards Beach, showing the beach, trees, water, and the far shore. The
Featured Artifact of the Week
Flyer Apple Blossom Festival flyer from 1935 (9″ x 6″). The first Apple Blossom Queen, Phyllis Elizabeth Wright Branigan (1917-1918), is pictured. The festival was first held between 1935 and
Upcoming Events
Catch the Westford Museum's Model Train exhibit, conducted by the engineers of the Middlesex Central Model Railroad Club.
Catch the Westford Museum's Model Train exhibit, conducted by the engineers of the Middlesex Central Model Railroad Club.
Model Trains and Strawberry Short Cake!
Catch the Westford Museum's Model Train exhibit, conducted by the engineers of the Middlesex Central Model Railroad Club.
Catch the Westford Museum's Model Train exhibit, conducted by the engineers of the Middlesex Central Model Railroad Club.
