Westford Historical Society Book Discussion

The Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesdays in February this year. The sessions will start at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 10, 17, and 24. This year we will be reading the collected manuscripts of several Westford residents. Kate Hamlin, who was born in 1847, wrote her Reminiscences in 1937 of Westford Center which she dearly loved. Frederic Fisher was born in 1855, and in 1931 also wrote about the Center he remembered from his youth. Alice (Prescott) Collins, born 1886, gave a lecture in 1966 in which she discussed life in Forge Village. May Balch, born 1875, did the same, discussing the Parkerville section of town. If time allows, we will also take a look at the Journal of Leonard Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler gave his journal many, many years ago to Rita Miller when she was in junior high. At the time, she wondered what kind of gift a musty old journal was. Finally as an adult who fully appreciated our town's history, she realized its true value, and three years ago she gave that journal to the Westford Historical Society. All of these works are treasures, which provide us with an opportunity to see the town and life through their eyes.

Weather permitting, we plan to walk the Center on a Saturday or Sunday during the month in their footsteps. We look forward to having you join us for this Book Discussion group. There will be a minimal fee just to cover the cost of copies. Call 978-692-5550 or e-mail museum@westford.com to sign up.