Leominster was formed in 1740 after an English town. Railroads and factories helped it grow fast in the 19th and early 20th centuries from a rural hamlet. Leominster has manufacturing, healthcare, and education businesses.
The Leominster Historical Society Museum showcases Leominster’s fascinating past. The museum has exhibits on the city’s industrial and Revolutionary War heritage. The city’s most important family lived in the museum’s 19th-century mansion. Carter Park in Leominster has a playground, walking pathways, and a big pond. The 4,000-acre Leominster State Forest is a favorite hiking, biking, and picnicking spot.
Leominster has a lively culture and community despite its modest size. The city has several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Leominster Art in the Park festival and the Leominster Fitchburg Art Museum, which showcases regional and national artists.
Leominster has Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College in addition to its cultural attractions. The city’s diversified and well-educated populace benefits from these schools’ academic and vocational offerings.