Historical Society
Cemeteries: Wayland’s silent storytellers of the past
In the quiet corners of Wayland, beneath the shade of ancient trees and among the moss-covered stones, lie open secrets — etched in granite, marble, and slate. Our cemeteries are…
Authors discuss their books in online talks
The Wayland Free Public Library lines up virtual author talks throughout the year that you can watch from the comfort of your own home via Zoom (register at waylandlibrary.org/events). The…
New exhibit showcases Revolutionary artifacts
A Revolutionary War cannonball found in the Sudbury River, saddle bags used by Dr. Ebenezer Roby, a local physician in the 1700s, a Revolutionary War cartridge case, and round musket…
Does your home deserve historic recognition?
If your house is old, or a notable person lived in it, or a significant event occurred there, it deserves recognition and may be eligible for a historic plaque. Wayland's…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina and lasting bonds with friends in Mississippi sister city
Twenty years ago, on August 29, 2005, a hurricane with sustained winds of 175 miles per hour shattered the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, flooding 80% of the…
Wayland Town Building: past, present, and future
For nearly a century, the brick building at 41 Cochituate Road has adapted to Wayland’s shifting needs — first as a school, then as town offices, and now as a…
Stories of town history as the sun sparkles
Dudley Pond Stories The Wayland Museum & Historical Society was thrilled to join our friends at the Dudley Pond Association’s annual event on July 12 celebrating the community, featuring live…
Historical Tour Includes Fun Facts About Wayland
Twenty-seven historical enthusiasts strolling in sweltering heat listened avidly as Gretchen Schuler shared historical facts and pointed out buildings of historical significance in a Cochituate four block area on June…
Remembering the Wayland Colonists Who Fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill, Including Black Enlistees
By Jane SciaccaRev250 Committee Less than two months after the first Revolutionary War battle on April 19, men from Sudbury (now Wayland and Sudbury) again set down their farming tools…
What Our Collections Can Share About Motherhood
By Scarlett HoeyDirector, Wayland Museum “O dear! I do get so tired with the children — both mind and body are so tired,” wrote local diarist Amanda Elizabeth (Patch) Baldwin…
