After a brief business meeting, you are invited to enjoy Geoff Hall’s new video, “Westford Tales,” featuring Westford resident John Healy. The Healy family has been part of the Westford […]
7/19/26 Andrea Kamens - Proclaim Freedom! Jewish tales of Justice and Revolution $7.00 - $15.00 Join us on Sunday, July 19th from 3:30-4:30 PM for Proclaim Freedom! Jewish Tales of Justice and Revolution. The Biblical quote on the Liberty Bell to "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof" comes from a […]
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 […]
The Westford 300th Anniversary committee has started gathering ideas to celebrate this historic town milestone. Join us at an upcoming community forum to learn more about our plans and share your input early in the planning process. The Committee is eager to hear suggestions of all kinds - from festivals, concerts, and educational programs to […]
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. […]
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.
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 Westford Museum and Historical Society, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Westford, is pleased to announce the upcoming event, “Affectionate Fiends and Humble Servants,” featuring American notable figures Mercy Otis Warren and Martha Washington. Set in the late 18th century, this engaging conversation unfolds between Martha Washington (Sandy Spector) and Mercy […]
Local histories have often overlooked Westford’s Col Robinson’s military career, but the discovery of the regiment’s orderly book in 2003 shed light on his contributions during the latter part of the siege and those of 14 other Westford men. Dan Lacroix, a scholar of 18th-century Westford history, will explore the siege's progress and how the […]
Join Revolutionary War historian Alexander Cain as he explores Knox’s journey and how it transformed the Continental Army’s firepower while embodying the ingenuity and determination that defined the American cause.
Spend time with Mrs. Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive and informative program. During the time together, Mrs. Washington will share news of her family, and how the current events that her husband is so deeply involved in impacts her family and her developing nation.
Local Author, David Brody, will share the secrets behind the Legend of the Westford Knight.