Historical Society

By Art Jahnke Whatever happened to the appeal of varsity jackets? A generation ago, Wayland High School athletes would strut their hard-earned letters from classrooms to sports events to theater productions. These

by Kay Gardner-Westcott The house is gone now—buried beneath manicured lawns and silence. But there are things you cannot bury. Not completely. You don’t have to be a household name like Beatrice

By Sherry Anne BryantWayland Post Contributor Historic quilts have stories to tell, and you can learn about them in the first-ever public display of the the Grout-Heard House Museum’s quilts at the

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 more than

Sixty-seven enthusiastic Wayland residents participated in the Wayland Center Architecture Walk, part of the town’s ongoing Rev. 250th commemorations. The guided stroll highlighted the rich architectural heritage of Wayland Center, sparking con-about

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 Historical Commission

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