Stories from Acton

Discussion of Irish immigration to Acton, based on information in the 1850 and 1855 censuses of town.

A picture of a derailed engine led to research into its origins and its photographer.

Ella Miller and her family left behind a treasure trove of information & photos from their years in North Acton and Acton center.

In 1868-69, West Acton residents tried to secede and join with Boxborough.

Charles Heywood, railroad executive, inventor and owner of 2 Acton mills, and wife Ann were philanthropists.

Aaron Woods, hermit and supposed miser, was the subject of national news interest twice in the 1870s.