Kathryn Hildreth has seen a lot in the last century. 

But one of the most exciting things she's seen dates back to 1927, when, as a student at the National Cathedral School in Washington, she had the chance to see a parade featuring Charles Lindbergh, who had just flown over the Atlantic Ocean. She was 18 at the time. 

"That was great," Hildreth said. "We didn't know how great. But it was like being let out of school, and so we went. It was very exciting."

Originally from Malden, Hildreth, 102, has been a resident at Fox Hill Village in Westwood since it opened nearly 21 years ago, and was honored this past week for being Westwood's oldest living resident. 

A handful of officials gathered at Fox Hill on Tuesday to present Hildreth with the Boston Post Cane, traditionally given to the oldest residents living in a given community. 

And has enjoyed every minute of her time at Fox Hill. But what does she enjoy most about her life there?

"Well," she said, "the fact that it's up to snuff. The grounds, oh you should have seen them way back. They were nothing. And everything is kept new, before it's old."

She added, "I could go anywhere, but you don't have to. I never go out to eat, because this is the best."

On the wall of her residence at Fox Hill hangs a photograph of her husband, Pearson Hildreth, who served as a lawyer and a judge, who attended Harvard Law School while his wife taught English and history at high schools in Saugus and Sudbury.

Hildreth turned 102 last Halloween, and says the holiday has been one that she's seen change quite a bit over the years. 

"It used to be great fun when I was really little, to have a birthday on Halloween," she said. "Halloween was very simple then. You went to the linen closet, and draped a sheet over you and cut holes, and then you were a ghost. And now, I understand you can pay real money for costumes."

And when asked how it feels to be 102, Hildreth said she is just happy to be in good health and enjoying life. 

"Today is no different from yesterday or the day before," she said. "As long as you're well, and the days go on, I have help when I need it, and food when I need it. The food is good. Luckily, I sleep well and eat well. All I can say is I am well and I am happy and I've had an easy life. No real problems."