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
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
Featured Artifact of the Week
Photograph From the Collection Photo of home of Lt. Nahum Wight (1735-1834), who served in the Revolution. He served under Captain Benjamin Bullard, and marched on Concord in 1775, as
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