WESTFIELD HISTORY

Historical Museum

Edwin Smith Historical Museum

The Edwin Smith Historical Museum is a treasure trove of Westfield history dating back to Westfield 's colonial settlement in the 1600s. Opened in 1927 and named in honor of Edwin Smith, the co-founder of the H.B. Smith Company.

Some of the Westfield History Museum treasures include:

• Original documents from General George Washington and John Hancock
• The 1634 Pulpit Bible used by Reverend Edward Taylor, First Pastor of the Church of Westfield
• Westfield maps
• Historical toys
• Portraits
• Buggy whips made in Westfield

Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or by appointment

Visit our Westfield History Digital Collection: EDWIN ONLINE

Closed on all library holidays. To schedule a tour of the Historical Museum, please call Candy Pennington, Executive Assistant, at 413-568-0638.