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Westford Remembers Edgar Allan Poe with a New Sculpture by Westford Artist David Christiana
WESTFORD: Join the Westford Museum and Historical Society and the Parish Center for the Arts as they collaborate in unveiling David Christiana’s newest sculpture celebrating Edgar Allan Poe's time in Westford and the impact Westford had on Poe’s work. The unveiling will take place on October 29 from 2-6pm. Christiana will be on hand to discuss the sculpture, J.W. Ocker will introduce the unveiling, and Abner Serd will read “Nancy” and “The Raven.” There will be autumn-themed refreshments.
Poe’s connection with Westford began in 1848 when he met Nancy Heywood Richmond in Lowell during a Poets and Poetry of America Tour. He later spent time in book club meetings at the Heywood house on Graniteville Road. Recently bereaved - his wife of eleven years had died four months earlier - Poe was in need of friendship and warmth. Conversations with Nancy, to whom he gave the nickname “Annie,” prompted his descriptions of Westford as Paradise and he planned to return. Sadly, Poe died in the following year.
Sculptor David Christiana created many of the historic pieces in town including the Fallen Firefighter and September 11th monuments in Westford Center, the Rajiv Paluri memorial in Whitney Playground and the Westford Knight sculpture on Depot Street. He is also recognized as a talented photographer and has designed Westford historic house signs.
J.W. Ocker, winner of Lowell Thomas and Edgar Awards, is the author of macabre travelogues, spooky kid’s books, and horror novels including A Season with the Witch, Twelve Nights at Rotter House, The Black Slide, and Cursed Objects.
Rick Taylor, who performs and writes as "Abner Serd," brings history to life. He comes to us fresh from an extended storytelling tour of New Zealand where he entertained a wide variety of audiences with recitations of classic 19th-century poetry. He has also performed as an historical interpreter at Boston’s Old North Church.
The Westford Historical Society and Museum in the town center promotes understanding and appreciation of Westford’s unique history by providing programming that features aspects of the daily lives, activities and achievements of Westford residents and by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting documents, photographs, and objects historically significant to Westford.
The Parish Center for the Arts is a private, non-profit arts center located in a historic 10 Lincoln Street on Westford common. It offers many ways to celebrate the fine and performing arts in a convenient and family-friendly venue. Programs include many genres of music, theater, and fine arts. Visit pcawestford.org for more information.
Poe’s connection with Westford began in 1848 when he met Nancy Heywood Richmond in Lowell during a Poets and Poetry of America Tour. He later spent time in book club meetings at the Heywood house on Graniteville Road. Recently bereaved - his wife of eleven years had died four months earlier - Poe was in need of friendship and warmth. Conversations with Nancy, to whom he gave the nickname “Annie,” prompted his descriptions of Westford as Paradise and he planned to return. Sadly, Poe died in the following year.
Sculptor David Christiana created many of the historic pieces in town including the Fallen Firefighter and September 11th monuments in Westford Center, the Rajiv Paluri memorial in Whitney Playground and the Westford Knight sculpture on Depot Street. He is also recognized as a talented photographer and has designed Westford historic house signs.
J.W. Ocker, winner of Lowell Thomas and Edgar Awards, is the author of macabre travelogues, spooky kid’s books, and horror novels including A Season with the Witch, Twelve Nights at Rotter House, The Black Slide, and Cursed Objects.
Rick Taylor, who performs and writes as "Abner Serd," brings history to life. He comes to us fresh from an extended storytelling tour of New Zealand where he entertained a wide variety of audiences with recitations of classic 19th-century poetry. He has also performed as an historical interpreter at Boston’s Old North Church.
The Westford Historical Society and Museum in the town center promotes understanding and appreciation of Westford’s unique history by providing programming that features aspects of the daily lives, activities and achievements of Westford residents and by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting documents, photographs, and objects historically significant to Westford.
The Parish Center for the Arts is a private, non-profit arts center located in a historic 10 Lincoln Street on Westford common. It offers many ways to celebrate the fine and performing arts in a convenient and family-friendly venue. Programs include many genres of music, theater, and fine arts. Visit pcawestford.org for more information.