Westford Historical Society Collections

The Westford Historical Society’s collections are now searchable at: (Click on the PastPerfect link below)

The Westford Historical Society currently has over 5,900 items in its accessions database. Only a fraction of the collections can be on display in the museum at any one time. Other items can be viewed by appointment. Highlights of the collections include:

  • Photographs
  • Personal and business letters
  • Clothing and other textiles used by Westford residents
  • Furniture used in Westford homes and schools
  • B&M railroad lithographs and artifacts
  • Native American artifacts
  • Westford Grange papers and artifacts
  • Westford schools histories, photos, papers and artifacts, including a nearly complete set of Westford Academy Clarion yearbooks and the original records from the early years of Westford Academy
  • Files of information on people from Westford’s past and present
  • Abbot Worsted Company artifacts, photos and records

To inquire about any of our collections or to set up an appointment, please contact the office.

Many thanks to Virinchi Balabhadrapatruni, whose efforts made this accessibility a reality!