Once Known: Slavery in Westford

Slavery in Westford It may be surprising, but there were at least 24 confirmed enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There is little in the

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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

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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

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Where in Westford is it?

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

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Advertisement From the collection 10″ x 17″ calendar advertisement: “Best Wishes 1936.” A boy and his dog are also featured. The calendar is from Thomas P. Cosgrove Range and Fuel

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Westford Notable of the Month – John A. Crisafulli, Former Westford Public School Superintendent

Everything Mr. Crisafulli does, he does for the children. By James VanBever Research Volunteer, Westford Museum     When John Crisafulli was appointed Westford’s school superintendent in 1985.  School Committee member

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Featured Artifact of the Week

Photograph From the collection Photograph (albumen print) taken prior to 1868, making this one of the oldest dated photographs in the collection. First developed in the mid nineteenth century, albumen

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Upcoming Events

Come Talk With Westford's Town Moderator And Town Clerk sponsored by the League of Woman Voters, Westford

Come Talk With Westford's Town Moderator And Town Clerk sponsored by the League of Woman Voters, Westford

Wednesday, April 17, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of Westford’s next Civic Social will give residents an opportunity to talk with Town Moderator Angela Harkness and Town Clerk [...]
Westford 250- Patriots' Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery

Westford 250- Patriots' Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery

Friday, April 19, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
In this unique self-guided stroll, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be interpreters [...]
Westford 250 - Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours with Sam Adams: the Man, the Beer!

Westford 250 - Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours with Sam Adams: the Man, the Beer!

Saturday, April 27, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A Revolutionary Fundraiser! Enjoy three stories about Sam Adams while sampling a variety of Samuel Adams Beers paired with savory appetizers from Classic Kitchen Cafe [...]
Westford 250 - “A Day for Doughnuts” A One-Act Play performed by the Westford Girl Scouts, Junior Troop 70541.

Westford 250 - “A Day for Doughnuts” A One-Act Play performed by the Westford Girl Scouts, Junior Troop 70541.

Sunday, April 28, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
"A Day for Doughnuts" was written by Virginia Kimball (1976) In her account of John Robinson, Olive Prescott, Robinson’s great, great granddaughter describes the activities [...]
A Brief History of the Nashua, Acton & Boston Railroad aka The Red Line with Marilyn Day and Rick Hurst

A Brief History of the Nashua, Acton & Boston Railroad aka The Red Line with Marilyn Day and Rick Hurst

Sunday, May 19, 2024    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
In 2004, Westford Author, Paul Baillio wrote a book on the history of an old railroad that had significant impact on the railroad history of [...]
Westford 250 - Once Known: Slavery in Westford with Leslie Howard

Westford 250 - Once Known: Slavery in Westford with Leslie Howard

Thursday, May 23, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Slavery in Westford it may be surprising, but there were at least 24 confirmed enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There [...]