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SUMMARY:Stroll Through Historic Westford Center with Kate Hamlin & Fred Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and start your audio tour of historic Westford Center as it was prior to the Civil War. Your tour guides are Kate Hamlin (1847-1937) and Fred Fisher (1855-1941). Enjoy their remembrances of the town they grew up in and your stroll through historic Westford Center. Narrated by: Ellen Harde\, Barbara Seavey and Ralph Hinckley. \nThis walking tour is self-guided and available daily. Click to access the map and audio on the Westford Historical Society & Museum’s website. \nPARKING: There is limited parking in the Museum parking lot. Please park along Lincoln Street\, or in the Police or Library parking lots nearby. \n  \n \nThis program is offered by the Westford Historical Society & Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/stroll-through-historic-westford-center-with-kate-hamlin-fred-fisher/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T200000
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SUMMARY:Patriots Day (April 19th) Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join us while the sun sets for our Patriots Day (April 19th) Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery. In this unique self-guided stroll\, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be colonial interpreters to answer your questions stationed throughout the illuminated cemetery. \nThis triangular burial place at the fork of Concord and Country roads was originally on land belonging to Deacon Joshua Fletcher\, one of the town’s original 89 taxpayers. His daughter married Samuel Parker\, who inherited it when the Deacon died in 1736. Parker sold the land to Nathan Proctor (1698-1788)\, who donated what was then called West Burying Ground to the town. When Westford assumed care of West cemetery in 1761\, many of its founding citizens had been interred here. \nThe most distinguished citizen buried here is Colonel John Robinson (1735-1805) Westford’s highest ranking Revolutionary War officer\, who has the largest slate marker in the cemetery. Robinson was also a town selectman who led three companies of Westford Minutemen to the North Bridge in Concord on the morning of April 19\, 1775\, where his men engaged the British regulars and fired “the shot heard ‘round the world.” Colonel Robinson also fought alongside many of these men at the Battle of Bunker Hill\, where he comported himself with courage and honor. West Burying Ground was nearly named after Colonel Robinson in 1895\, but residents instead chose the name Westlawn. The town did rename the road where he had lived less than a mile away\, and the school on that road\, in his honor. \nColonel Robinson joins with 15 other Revolutionary War veterans\, many of whom served with him\, whose graves are marked by iron Maltese crosses placed by the Sons of the American Revolution in 1902. \nSuggested Donation: $10 per person \nPhoto courtesy of the Westford Historical Society & Museum
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-april-19th-candlelight-tribute-at-westlawn-cemetery/
LOCATION:Westlawn Cemetery\, Concord & Country Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours
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SUMMARY:The Ten Tea Parties-Historic Book Discussion with Leslie Howard
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Cummins: Ten Tea Parties\, Patriotic Protests That History Forgot\nThe stories in Ten Tea Parties illuminate the power of Americans banding together as Americans \nTo borrow a copy of the book\, contact Linda at director@museum.westford.org \nWe all know the story of the Boston Tea Party\, but do you know the history the Philadelphia Tea Party\, or the York Tea Party? Or how about the Wilmington Tea Party? Ten Tea Parties is the first book to chronicle all these uniquely American protests. Author and historian Joseph Cummins begins with the history of the East India Company (the biggest global corporation in the eighteenth century) and their staggering financial losses during the Boston Party- move than a million dollars in today’s money. We then travel to Philadelphia where Captain Samuel Ayres was nearly tarred and feathered by a mob of 8\,000 angry patriots. Then we set sail for New York where the Sons of Liberty raided the London\, and heaved 18 chests of tea into the Hudson River. Still later\, in Annapolis\, a brigantine carrying 2\,300 pounds of the “wretched weed” was burned to ashes. Together\, the stories in Ten Tea Parties illuminate the power of Americans banding together as Americans- perhaps for the first time in the fledgling nation’s history. It is no wonder that these patriots remain an inspiration to many people to this day. Order book here \nDiscussion led by Leslie Howard\, President\, Westford Historical Society \nSuggestion Program Donation: $10 per person \nPhoto courtesy of the Westford Historical Society & Museum
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-ten-tea-parties-historic-book-discussion-with-leslie-howard/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230108T163000
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SUMMARY:St. Distaff Day
DESCRIPTION:Spinners from around the region are invited to join us for this traditional end-of-holiday season event. Bring a spindle or wheel\, something to share in the silent auction. Snacks to share are also welcome. Doors open at 1 pm. \nParking at the museum is limited. Please plan to drop your equipment at the door (we’ll have people there to help you unload!) and then park on Lincoln St. or at the Town Hall. Those with limited mobility should contact the Museum ahead of time so we can block off a spot for you. \nSt. Distaff’s Day; Or\, the Morrow after Twelfth-day\nby Robert Herrick (1591-1674) \nPartly work and partly play\nYou must on St. Distaffs Day:\nFrom the plough soon free your team;\nThen cane home and fother them:\nIf the maids a-spinning go\,\nBurn the flax and fire the tow.\nBring in pails of water then\,\nLet the maids bewash the men.\nGive St. Distaff’ all the right:\nThen bid Christmas sport good night\,\nAnd next morrow every one\nTo his own vocation. \nSuggested program donation $10 per person
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/st-distaff-day/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:Fibers of Life
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Westford Historical Society & Museum for the show and tell lecture\, “Fibers of Life.” Their collection of local artifacts\, from clothing and accouterments to linens and household items is typical of many New England towns. However\, each one of these objects has its own unique and interesting story to tell. Penny Lacroix\, co-chair of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild\, will highlight eight textile objects from the Museum’s collections. Attendees will be able to look at the objects up close and in-person while hearing the stories about their provenance here in Westford and how they were made. \nMuseum visitors may already be familiar with the so-called Robinson Pincushion\, which is on display in the Museum’s Military exhibit. It was made by the wife of Col. John Robinson (our local Revolutionary War hero). Although faded\, there is much to be gleaned from this unique piece of everyday Westford history. \nEach of the other pieces – some clothing\, household items and accoutrements – will be pulled from storage\, where they are kept safe but are rarely seen. Join us for a dive into these Fibers of Life! \nOur presenter\, Penny Lacroix\, is a weaver\, spinner\, teacher\, historian\, manager\, learner\, creator and general lover of all things fiber. When she’s not actively learning something\, she’s sharing with others in one way or another –making something by hand\, demonstrating at historic events\, or teaching a class. With past careers as an engineer\, a mom\, a museum educator and a museum director\, combined with her hobby as a historical reenactor\, her worlds collide in the creation of textiles and the study of historic textile tools. Penny is co-chair of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild and teaches weaving and spinning. She lives in Westford\, MA with her husband and their furry friends. \nSpecial Instructions: Space is limited to 15. Reservations required\, visit museum.westford.org/events. \n  \n \nThis program is offered by the Westford Historical Society & Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/fibers-of-life/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Artist Tour of David P. Christiana Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Westford Historical Society’s self-guided 45-minute Artist Tour of David P. Christiana’s Sculptures in Westford Center. Start your tour at the Westford Museum and follow the directions to walk\, bike\, or drive to the next sculpture. The digital guide features a video of the artist’s perspective for each of the five works of art you will be visiting. \nSpecial Instructions: This is a self-guided activity. Visit museum.westford.org to access the digital tour guide. \n  \n \nThis program is offered by the Westford Historical Society & Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/artist-tour-of-david-p-christiana-sculptures/2022-05-05/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours,Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Patriots Day Candlelight Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Join the Westford Historical Society while the sun sets for our first-ever Patriots Day (April 19th) Candlelight Tribute in the Old Division of Fairview Cemetery. In this unique self-guided stroll\, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be colonial interpreters to answer your questions stationed throughout the illuminated cemetery. \nEvent Donation $5 per person/$10 per family. Rain date: Saturday April 23\, 2022 @6:30pm \nThis Patriots Day (April 19th) pay homage to our Revolutionary War Patriots and stroll through the beautifully illuminated historic Fairview Cemetery. Enter and park at the cemetery via Tadmuck Road. For more information: www.museum.westford.org
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-candlelight-tribute/
LOCATION:Fairview Cemetery\, Tadmuck Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours
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SUMMARY:World War Women™: The Unsung Heroines of WWII
DESCRIPTION:In a never before seen adventure into the stories of the unknown\, History At Play TM embodies the spirit of international women who risked their lives to defeat Fascism in World War II. World War Women is a suspenseful reliving of the terrors and triumphs of some of our greatest heroines. From organizing the resistance\, to rescuing downed RAF pilots\, testing new aircraft\, and flying dangerous missions\, these stories are not for the faint of heart and may very well be the most influential and often forgotten victories of the war. \nIf you are looking for a performance that reminds audiences young and old that humanity is strongest when working together\, look no further than World War Women. Suitable for all ages. Running Time: Approx. 75 minutes \nThere are five influential and often forgotten women portrayed in this program\, including: \nVera Atki\nOrganized the Special Operations Executive (SOE) British Intelligence Agency.\nVirginia Hall\nThe first female spy sent to Nazi-occupied France to organize the Resistance.\nJane Fawcett\nWorked at Bletchley Park in England to descramble the German Enigma machine.\nAnn Baumgartner\nA Woman Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) and the first woman to fly a jet plane.\nJacqueline Cochran\nOrganized and managed the WASP program. One of the most highly decorated pilots in the world. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86918921455?pwd=RjZhdm55cG0rbTFubk9nbkJ3cU01dz09 \nMeeting ID: 869 1892 1455\nPasscode: 00585 \nSuggested donation $10 \nThis program is offered with support from a Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Partnership Grant.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/world-war-women-the-unsung-heroines-of-wwii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Performances
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