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09/14/2026

REMINDER - We hope to see you tonight (Sept. 14th) for our program on the Declaration of Independence. The presentation begins at 7PM and will be held at the Westborough Senior Center on Rogers Road off East Main St. Ample free parking!

09/06/2026

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm
“The Declaration of Independence: Pathway to Our Precious Freedoms” with the Hon. Dennis J. Curran, MA Superior Court (Ret.)

The Declaration of Independence was America’s birth certificate, named as “the noblest, happiest page in mankind’s history.” Its influence has been explosive, galvanizing peoples
throughout the world to assert their independence, inspiring civil rights movements, and sparking a recognition of individual rights.

Discover 13 facts you never knew about this world-changing document, and its missing draft, penned by Thomas Jefferson.

Program to be held at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. Westborough, MA 01581

06/12/2026

Come to our annual June Bazaar tomorrow 9-1 at the Sibley House, 13 Parkman Street. Lots of treasures for the casual and serious collectors. Holgate wooden toys from the 1930s and 1940s,Claire Murray hooked rug, vintage alligator purse! See you tomorrow.

05/22/2026

"My Dearest Friend" ... We had a great time at the Westborough Senior Center May Tea this week, reading correspondence between Abigail and John Adams during a critical period of American history. What a wonderful event!

05/14/2026

Here is the summer read for the Spring and Fall History Book Group. We will meet and discuss it in September so there is plenty of time to get a copy. Nationally known but Massachusetts based author Jill Lepore tells the story of Jane Franklin, Benjamin's sister whom he faithfully corresponded with his entire adult life. Please put September 15th on your calendar, 10AM at the Sibley House, 13 Parkman Street.

05/08/2026

Thursday, MAY 14, 7 pm: Living History: "Meet John Adams - A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President"

In a spirited performance, George Baker presents John Adams and incidents in his life, including the Boston Massacre Trial of 1770. This “Living History” focuses on President Adams' wit, legal background, and family life with Abigail.

George Baker brings President John Adams to life in historically accurate costume, highlighting the Founding Father's views on history, society, and his famous friendship with Thomas Jefferson.

Co-sponsored by the Willows. To be held at the Willows Community Room, One Lyman Street, Westborough.

Admission: Free and open to all.

05/05/2026

History Book Club next Tuesday at 10 AM at the Sibley House. Come chat about these dynamic and brave women who helped shape the nation. All are welcome.
We will pick a summer read for our meeting in September. Hmmm...

04/30/2026

Drop by Sunday, May 3rd between 2-4pm for our Open House and check out some of our Revolutionary artifacts like this collection of continental money paid to Westborough Minuteman, Ezekial Rice, for his service.

04/25/2026

Monday, APRIL 27, 2026 at 7 pm - "Revolution Comes to Westborough"
Historian and colonial printer Gary Gregory discusses how revolutionary Boston's Committee of Safety and the Provincial Congress alerted the people in rural MA towns to plan and create a revolution against British rule. Westborough documents, as well as Town Meeting notes, show how the people of Westborough were transformed from subjects of an empire to free citizens of a new republic!
Program will be held at 13 Parkman Street, Westborough, MA. Street parking is available on Parkman Street. Free and Open to the Public.

04/19/2026

Our May choice for the Spring and Fall History Book Group is Founding Mothers by Cokie Robert's. Come join the conversation Tuesday, May 12th at 10AM at the Sibley House, 13 Parkman Street

Address

13 Parkman Street
Westborough, MA
01581

Website

http://www.westboroughhistory.org/

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