Emmy Award-Winning Series “The Folklorist” and more on WTV!

Emmy Award-Winning Series “The Folklorist” and more on WTV!

The Folklorist is NewTV’s Emmy® Award-winning television series that offers a captivating look at some of the lesser-known occurrences in history. Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text […]

Lecture: Impact of 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Lecture: Impact of 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Professor John McClymer of Assumption College was the featured speaker for the annual Westborough Civic Club lecture held in conjunction with the Westborough Historical Society. “Why We Remember the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire” (1911) was held on Feb. 3, 2020.Watch the presentation here. In a sweatshop in Greenwich Village, New York, 146 garment workers, mostly […]

3 Key Turning Points That Changed American History

3 Key Turning Points That Changed American History

The Historical Society welcomed Prof. Edward O’Donnell of Holy Cross College on January 13, 2020 for a fascinating history presentation.  Watch/listen to the full lecture here.  Landmark movements have irrevocably altered the direction of the nation and signaled the start of a new historical reality. Some were groundbreaking political concepts; some were dramatic military victories […]

Celebration of Life – Charlotte Spinney

Celebration of Life – Charlotte Spinney

“Westborough Institution” Charlotte C. Spinney, passed away on July 24, 2019 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. On August 10th, the Town gathered in the Charlotte C. Spinney Auditorium at Westborough High School to pay tribute, honor, and celebrate Charlotte’s life. CLICK HERE to watch the full celebration. She was educated in Westborough […]