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Two Sudburys’ Tour

A Day to Remember Uncertain weather and a scary bus mishap made for a rocky start to an ultimately successful tour about the origins of present day Sudbury and Wayland. We gathered at the Sudbury Town Hall, then boarded a bus (and some cars followed the bus) to the...

Missiles on Oxbow

Missiles On Oxbow: The Nike Missile Site in Wayland My name is Bob Farrington but I am more easily recognized in Wayland as Mr. Molly Faulkner.  Molly and I live on Bennett Road. I am a retired commercial real estate, finance and business lawyer.  I grew up in Wayland...

Child’s Birthday

Lydia Maria Child’s 216th birthday party. A celebration of Lydia Maria Child’s life was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. Born in Medford, Mass in 1802 Child was a progressive author who defied social norms for women as an abolitionist and activist for the rights...

Open House

Annual Open House Celebration Our annual open house celebrates the holiday season with music, treats, and general merriment! Many volunteers join in the decorating, serving and cleaning up. Thanks to all the volunteers and guests that joined us at the Grout Heard...

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts 4th grade Wayland Girl Scouts, “Played the Past” at the Wayland Museum and Historical Society’s Grout Heard House November 17 where they learned about two 19th century Wayland women  — Jerusha Grout Heard and Lydia Maria Child.  After being taught...

What do Ceramics Tell us About Wayland

What do Ceramics Tell us About Wayland’s Ancient Inhabitants? The lecture entitled, “What do Ceramics Tell us About Wayland’s Ancient Inhabitants?” was presented by John Pretola, on October 21, during Massachusetts Archaeology Month.  The program was organized by the...

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