Wayland Museum & Historical Society

he Wayland Museum and Historical Society is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the history of the Town of Wayland. The Society:

• owns, preserves and opens to the public the Grout-Heard House Museum.
• holds meetings, creates exhibits, sponsors programs and runs special events for the education and enjoyment of its members, the Wayland community, and the general public.
• collects, preserves and interprets objects and records relating to the rich history of Wayland and its people.
• makes its resources accessible to researchers, genealogists, and the general public.
• acts in cooperation with public and private entities to promote awareness of and interest in Wayland’s history and heritage.

Volunteer With Us

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