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 balls are
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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 next talk
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 music on
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 space under
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 22. The
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 to respond
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 in 1871.
Wayland’s Waterways: A History of Connection and Curiosity
by Scarlett Hoey Waterways have always connected people, and the two watersheds that encompass Wayland connect us to the history beyond our borders. This fascination with the water dated back to the
Party Like the Irish
“Oh, March 17th, the day when the whole world is Irish for 24 hours, ” said Stephen Palmer, a young Irelander who fought against British rule in 1848. This is still true
Artful History in Utilitarian Household Items
The Wayland Historical Society employees and volunteers met with members of the New England Quilt Museum on March 15 to participate in the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project. Wayland Historical Society’s collection has