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 just some of the things you can see in an exhibit at the Wayland Free Public Library in August and September. Look for the display in the glass showcase on the main floor near the circulation desk.
The exhibit is part of Wayland Rev250, Wayland’s recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The items on display are all from the Wayland Museum and Historical Society’s collection of artifacts.
The display also includes a Revolutionary War gravestone marker, a pewter plate from the 1700s, names of Revolutionary War patriots in North Cemetery and enslaved individuals in colonial Wayland, and a photo of the kitchen in Reeves Tavern on Old Connecticut Path, a bustling tavern in the 1700s and now a private residence.
Paint some hydrants!
Nearly 20 Wayland individuals or families have signed up to paint a fire hydrant (or two!) in town as part of the Wayland Rev250 celebration. You can, too — join in this fun project and create some public art. Individuals, families, groups, and organizations can participate. Paint kits are available, or use your own.
Guidelines specify the type of paint (oil-based enamel paint for metal), and how to ensure that your artwork doesn’t interfere with the hydrant’s function. Some colors are prohibited — all black, all white, or dark camouflage green, for example — and no words or logos are allowed, but there’s plenty of room for creative expression.
The deadline for painting is November 1, 2025. To register, select a hydrant (or more than one) and email Select Board member Tom Fay at tfay@wayland.ma.us. He will send you the guidelines and the agreement for hydrant sponsors to sign.
