Upcoming Programs
Rendezvous with Rachel Revere
Sunday, August 30, 2 PM
Vokes Theatre
A free play by Judith Kalaora of History At Play, telling the story of Rachel Revere, who was left in British-occupied Boston to protect her family, home, and business. Stay after the performance to ask Rachel your own questions. Sponsored by our friends at Wayland Historical Commission, Wayland Rev250, and Vokes Theatre.
The Home Team: Exhibit Opening Reception
Sunday, September 20, 12 to 2 PM
Wayland Museum & Historical Society, 12 Cochituate Road
Join us to open our year-long exhibit and its first chapter, “Out Until Dark,” on view September through November.
Robert H. Hawkins Pop-Up Display
Month of October
Discover Mapledale, one of the first Black-owned golf clubs in Massachusetts, founded by Robert Hawkins, who also managed Wayland’s own Sandy Burr.
Wayland Festival
Saturday, October 3
Trivia Night at The Villa
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 PM (dine-out 3 to 10 PM)
The Villa Restaurant, 124 East Plain Street
The Villa donates 10% of all sales to the Museum from 3 to 10 PM, dine in or takeout. Free trivia starts at 6:30 PM.
Mid-Century Modern House Tour
Sunday, October 25
A tour of five of Wayland’s cherished mid-century modern homes. Tickets and details coming soon. Proceeds support the Museum’s programs.
Halloween PAW-rade
Saturday, October 31
Bring the dog and the costume for a short sidewalk loop around Wayland’s historic town center. Costume prizes for Best Dog-and-Owner Match and Best “Home Team” Sports Look, plus a Halloween treat for kids in costume.
Historical Tours
HISTORICAL TOURS OF WAYLAND
First issued in 1976 as part of the U.S. bi-centennial celebration, Bobby Robinson’s three historical “tours” (1600s, Revolutionary War period, 19th century development of the two separate town centers) was updated in 2013 with new maps and photographs. Available also from us online or view for free here.
Holiday Open House
Save the date: 2026 Holiday Open House: Sunday, December 6
Ainsley Jay of The Wayland Student Press Network covered the open house.
School Programs
We offer guided visits at the Grout-Heard House and classroom programs we bring to you. Both are tailored to your grade level and unit, and both connect to the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework K–12 — with real connections to science, engineering, and math as well. Email us at info@waylandmuseum.org to start a conversation. No commitment needed, we’re happy to talk through your unit first.
Learn more about school programs here.