Online Exhibit
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 … Read more »
Geoff Hall’s Westford Tales
Geoff Hall continues to capture stories from the Westford community through a project called “Westford Tales,” which focuses on residents’ memories of the town over the years. Geoff’s passion for … Read more »
Conversations with Westford Veterans
These oral histories let our veterans share their experiences in their own words, with their own voice, giving us a little insight into the sacrifices they made in service to … Read more »
History of Scouting in Westford
Origins of Scouting The origins of scouting date back to 1907 when Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded the scouting movement in England. In 1909, Chicago publisher, William Dickson Boyce, was visiting … Read more »
Westford Women go to War
December 7, 2021, marked the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and The United States officially entered World War II. World War II wasn’t just a man’s war—350,000 … Read more »
9/11 Candlelight Remembrances, 20th Anniversary, September 11, 2021
The Westford Historical Society, in partnership with Westford Remembers, hosted a Candlelight Remembrance of the events of 9-11. The Remembrance was held on the town common on Saturday, September 11, … Read more »
Westford Women at their First Annual Town Meeting 100 Years Ago
By Lynn Cohen The June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting marked the 100-year anniversary of the first Annual Town Meeting in Westford in which women were able to participate. It … Read more »
The Revere Bell
By George Murray April 2001 When the Westford Academy expansion and renovation were nearing completion, and the “Revere Bell” was placed in the lobby of the new Performing Arts Center, … Read more »
Westford Celebrates Women’s Right to Vote~1920 Victory RALLY and PROMENADE
The Speeches Order of Speakers Front Row: Linda Greene, Olivia Dunn, Jazmin Rofriguez, Emily TellerBack Row:Ellen Harde, Madonna McKenzie, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Laura Dickey Linda Greene (Opening remarks) Suffragists … Read more »
WESTFORD HARDWARE, PARENT’S MARKET
by Marilyn Day While preparing brief histories to go with the pictures for the 2002 Westford Museum calendar, I (Marilyn Day) called Arthur Pellerin for information on the store in … Read more »
Stories; Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours
Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours How well do you know your Westford’s History? We have three stories of Westford, two are true, one is not. Watch and email me … Read more »
Treasured Artifacts of Olden Days
Treasured Artifacts of Olden Days A revolving exhibit featuring object(s) from the collection Click to Featured Artifacts Past Artifact of the Month (Selected from 2018 and prior): Rainbow … Read more »