Join Our Community
Become a member of the Wayland Historical Society and help us preserve and share our town’s history! Membership in the Wayland Historical Society is open to all individuals and organizations. The Wayland Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) US tax-exempt nonprofit organization, your membership fee is tax deductible.
Your Membership Supports the Following:
Newsletters & Updates
Stay connected with regular email newsletters featuring upcoming programs, events, and fascinating articles on local history with links to explore topics in depth on our website.
Free Public Programs
Enjoy lectures by historians, concerts, and tours of historic sites!
Educational Outreach
We partner with Wayland Schools to bring history alive for students. We invite third graders to come explore Waylands role in the American Revolution, and high school students conduct original research on local topics. We also offer special programs for youth groups like the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and home-school programs.
Museum Tours
Explore the history of the museum and objects on a guided tours of our period rooms. Whether you are interested in furniture, quilts, costumes, toys, photographs, or historic tools, we can tailor a tour to your interests.
Holiday Open House
Join us for our beloved December tradition, a festive Sunday afternoon in collaboration with the Wayland Free Public Library, Wayland Depot, and First Parish. The Wayland Garden Club decorates each period room beautifully, while talented young musicians provide entertainment. Enjoy homemade cookies and warm beverages in a setting filled with holiday cheer.
Membership runs from October 1 to September 30 *
- $ 25.00 Senior/Student
- $ 40.00 Individual
- $ 60.00 Family
- $ 75.00 Friend
- $ 100.00 Sponsor
- $ 250.00 Patron
- $500.00 Sustainer
Make a Donation
In addition to membership, we welcome donations to support our mission. You may contribute to any of the following funds:
- General Operating Fund
- Grout-Heard House Maintenance Endowment Fund
- Joanne Davis Education Endowment Fund
- Conservation Endowment Fund
- Unrestricted Endowment Fund
Membership and Donations by Check
Click here to download a printable form to accompany payments by check.
Volunteer With Us
Can you spare a few hours for a one-time project or want to commit to something longer-term? Know a student needing community service hours?
Our programs thrive because of dedicated volunteers like you. We offer a variety of ways to get involved:
- Research Wayland history, people, and places
- Help take photos of collection objects
- Support digitization efforts
- Help plan and run programs and special events
- Assist with website updates and administration
- Support community outreach initiatives
- Lead or assist with school programs
- Help maintain the Museum building and grounds
Interested? Email director@waylandmuseum.org