Mission Statement

The mission of the Westborough Historical Society is to serve the community by preserving and sharing our local history. 

Our Vision is to:

  • Maintain a collection of historic local artifacts and documents that connect Westborough's present to its past;
  • Provide monthly accessible, engaging and content-rich programs;
  • Partner with local organizations to enhance historical perspectives and build community pride;
  • Use our resources to inspire local students and foster their historical understanding; and
  • Promote interest in Westborough by sharing historical stories that are unique to our town.

WHS is Starting a Book Club!

Join our Historical Book Club discussion of Thomas Paine and the Promise of America by Harvey J. Kaye on Tuesday, March 10th at 10AM. Bring your coffee and join the discussion at 13 Parkman Street, the Sibley House home of the Society. Questions? slippett50@aol.com

Monday, APRIL 6, 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.