The 250th Anniversary Committee Records, 1965-1967
Title
The 250th Anniversary Committee Records, 1965-1967
Subject
Celebrations–Westborough (Mass.)
Photographs
Description
Records from the 250th anniversary of the founding of Westborough, MA.
Creator
The 250th Anniversary Committee
Date
1965-1967
Identifier
LH.034
Coverage
Massachusetts > Worcester (county) > Westborough
Language
English
Collection Items
Hoccomoccos Float
People in Native American dress on an elaborate float with "Hoccomoccos" written on the side at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
Parade Marcher
A parade marcher in a black bowler hat who looks like he has finished walking at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
Colonial Well Float
A float with an old well and people in Colonial-era clothing at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
Revolutionary War Marchers
Marchers dressed in American Revolutionary War clothing at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
Tractor and Farming Float
An old tractor pulling a large farming machine on spoked wheels at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
Plowing Float
An ox(?) pulling a float with a farmer holding a plow behind it and a picket fence, farmer's wife, and house behind him at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
Mason Float
A flatbed float decorated with greenery and a small house, with people in formal dress sitting in front of a large Mason symbol at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
Baby Carriage Marchers
Marchers dressed in 19th century clothing pushing a baby carriage at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.
House Float
A float resembling a house with large curtained windows, a man in a straw hat sitting inside, and a girl crossing the street behind it at Westborough's 250th Anniversary Parade.