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Journey of the Mayflower passengers

Journey of the Mayflower passengers

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On November 8, the Westwood Historical Society's program Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving was held at the Fisher School. Presenter John Horrigan gave a detailed and lively talk on the hard journey of the Mayflower passengers and their difficult early years...

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Horrigan presents the History of UFOs 

Horrigan presents the History of UFOs 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

For the first time since before Covid, the Westwood Historical Society (WHS) hosted a thrilling event just in time for the Halloween season. On Tuesday, October 10th, Historian/Pro-Sports Announcer, John Horrigan, presented on the History of UFOs from the 1880s through...

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Third graders to experience 1800s school days

Third graders to experience 1800s school days
The Westwood Historical Society will again give every Westwood third-grader the experience of an 1800s school day. Charles Donahue will again oversee this special program in May. As in the past, the Fisher School will be transformed into a historic classroom with antique school desks and chairs, plus a dunce cap and stool. Every Westwood third-grade...
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Third graders set for 1800s school day

Westwood’s third graders are gearing up for a unique experience. Each year, the Fisher School (home of the Westwood Historical Society) is transformed into an old-fashioned classroom with antique school desks and chairs, plus a dunce cap and stool. All Westwood third grade classes are then invited to an 1800s school day. Students dress in period...
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Westwood in the time before now

Westwood in the time before now
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By Richard McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent Westwood Historical Society and former Historic Commission Chairman Ralph Buonopane staged a brief presentation on the history of Westwood at the historic Fisher School. On Valentine’s Day, the Historical Society offered an event to those who love both history and the community. Ralph Buonopane shared his expertise on town...
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Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

Open Mic Night coming to Westwood
The Westwood Historical Society is pleased to host Westwood Underground Music Society for an Open Mic Night Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. at 830 High Street, The Fisher School, in Westwood. The Underground Music Society is a small organization at Westwood High School where musicians come together to collaborate, jam with other students, participate...
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Legacy of Jordan Marsh lives on

Legacy of Jordan Marsh lives on
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter In today’s world, department store names such as Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s are widely recognized, and the very concept of a department store is as common as sliced bread. A name that has been forgotten to most, however, is Jordan Marsh, Boston’s first department store. Not only was Jordan Marsh...
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