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History Repeats Itself

History Repeats Itself Or Why we have a TP shortage 1973 was marred by shortages – gasoline, or electricity or onions, so Americans cultivated a “shortage psychology.” Like most scares, it started with an ​unsubstantiated rumor. In November 1973 news reported a...

Covid-19

Although our doors are closed to the public to slow the spread of COVID-19, we at the Grout-Heard House Museum will be available at the regularly posted hours to respond to emails and phone calls. info@waylandmuseum.org or 508-358-7959. We look forward to answering...

Open House 2019

We joined the Library, First Parish in Wayland, the Wayland Depot and the W Gallery for our annual Wayland Center Open House. The Grout-Heard House was at the center of activities that included music, activities for kids, caroling, refreshments, and inventive seasonal...

Joanne Davis

Joanne Davis was a longtime volunteer and valued member of the Wayland Museum & Historical Society. In 1996 she not only stepped into Jo Goeselt’s large shoes as Curator but kept vigilant watch over all furnishings, systems, cookie supplies, visitors– and...

Rails to Trails

Wayland Historical Society - Rails to Trails Presentation Rails to Trails in Wayland Exhibit Fall 2019Click on the image above to view the presentation Wayland's Master Plan Wayland Railroad Interpretive Site Master Plan 2005Click on the image above for a copy of the...

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