In partnership with the Worcester Historical Museum, Spectrum News 1 presents Worcester's Tercentennial, highlighting the city's most influential citizens in its 300-year history. 

Levi Lincoln, Jr. could arguably be one of the most important figures in Worcestwr's history. Serving as governor and mayor, and leading many organizations throughout the city, Lincoln has left a legacy that is still felt to this day.

Lincoln was governor of Massachusetts for nine years, making him the longest consecutively serving governor in state history. As governor, Lincoln oversaw the opening of the Blackstone Canal, turning central Massachusetts into a port. He was also governor when a bill is signed to connect the railroad between Worcester and Boston. 

When Worcester became a city in 1848, Lincoln was named the first mayor of the city. Lincoln served as president of the Agricultural Society, the American Antiquarian Society and on the board of Leicester Academy.

Watch the video to find out more about how Lincoln helped maked Worcester the great city that it is today.