We invite you to the Westford Museum's 5th Annual Patriots Day Candlelight Tribute on Sunday evening, April 19, at the beautiful Old Division of Fairview Cemetery as the sun sets. This special event offers a unique self-guided stroll where you can explore the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots right from your phone or […]
The entire route back to Boston, as the British retreated after their defeat at North Bridge, was marked by musket fire. Dramatic scenes unfolded in places such as Concord, Lincoln, Lexington, and Arlington, which can still be visited today. It turns out that the fighting was much more intense than previously believed.
Join General and Mrs. Washington for an exquisite afternoon tea that promises to be both enjoyable and enlightening. Engage directly with George and Martha as they share their compelling insights on life in 1784 and their ambitious visions for the future of Mount Vernon, made viable by the successful conclusion of the War for Independence. […]
John Abbot of Westford was a multifaceted individual, serving as a lawyer, town treasurer, selectman, Massachusetts State Senator, and a dedicated graduate and trustee of Westford Academy. On June 17, 1825, he held the distinguished role of Grand Master of the Masons of Massachusetts, where he had the honor of presiding over the cornerstone-laying ceremony […]