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A WALK THROUGH GREENWAYS' HISTORY
Sunday, October 4 2 p.m
Green Way parking lot OR Grout-Heard House Museum
Take a stroll down the bridle paths of the old Paine Estate, pass the Noyes-Parris
House—Wayland’s oldest dwelling—and cross fields that have been farmed for
centuries. View the river from the bluff, which was undoubtedly known by the earliest
Native Americans. Stop to read the headstones in the Paine family’s pet cemetery.
If it rains or if you prefer a sedentary trip to the thirty-minute walk, meet at the Grout-
Heard House at 2 p.m. for a virtual tour of fascinating facts and photos with Curator
Lois Davis.
Walkers meet at 2 p.m. in the conservation land parking lot at the end of Green Way.
All others meet at 2 p.m. at the Grout-Heard House Museum. Afterwards, both groups
will join for an exhibit of old photos and of course, refreshments.
Host: Minnette Harrington
FIRST PARISH MEETINGHOUSE
Sunday, November 1
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
First Parish Church
The meetinghouse of the First Parish in Wayland, built in 1814, is one of the most beautiful
and historically interesting buildings in town. It is the fifth meetinghouse of the congre-
gation, which was ‘gathered’ in 1640. Ken Sawyer, who since 1974 has been the congre-
gation’s 29th minister, will talk about the building, the years of argument about its location,
and the preceding history of the congregation and its meetinghouses. A reception will
follow on the 1814 floor of the church’s social hall, as Ken continues his tour of the building.
Host: Dick Hoyt
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 6 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Grout-Heard House Museum
The holiday season celebration would not be complete without a visit to the Historical
Society’s Community Open House. As always, the Wayland Garden Club members will
provide traditional decorations appropriate to the era of each of the Grout-Heard House
rooms. Wayland Girl Scout troops will contribute handmade ornaments to decorate the
alcove. You can expect the Madrigal Singers, a string quartet, homemade Christmas
cookies, and a chance to greet many old friends!
Co-chairs: Aida Gennis and Molly Adams assisted by Deborah Stubeda
COLD WAR IMPACTS ON WAYLAND
Sunday, January 10 2:30 p.m.
Parmenter Health Center
Did you know that the Parmenter Health Center included a bomb shelter? That Wayland
was listed as one of the towns within the Boston critical target area? That the Army’s Nike
anti-aircraft site in North Wayland was originally identified as a “mystery site?” John
Heckscher will present these and other curious facts relating to Cold War impacts on
Wayland, as found in the Town Criers of that era. Join us on Sunday, January 10 at the
Parmenter Health Center for the talk and a tour of the Health Center building and its bomb
shelter basement. Refreshments will be served.
Host: Kate Jenney
FROM THE ROMANTIC SALON
Friday, February 5 8:00 p.m.
First Parish Church
Join us for an evocative evening of intimate chamber music for guitar, flute, viola, and cello.
The program will include a Schubert’s Notturno for flute, viola, cello, and guitar; a trio for
guitar, viola, and cello by Paganini; and other chamber works. Olav Chris Henriksen will
join the ensemble, performing on an authentic 19th-century guitar that has been in his
family for centuries. During the concert the ensemble will speak about the music and
historical instruments, and Mr. Henriksen will offer some background about his historical
guitar and its family history.
Tickets are $25 general admission and $20 for seniors, students, and Wayland Historical
Society members. Children ages 7-17 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.oldpostroad.org, or by phone at 781.466.6694.
Hosts: Marney and George Ives and Lynn Poisson
IRON JAWED ANGELS
Friday Evening in March 7:00 p.m.
High School Little Theater
The Historical Society and the League of Women Voters of Wayland will co-sponsor this
film on women’s suffrage in honor of the 90th anniversary of both the passage of the 19th
amendment and the founding of the League. Details will follow.
WAYLAND'S FIRE DEPARTMENT -
YESTERDAY & TODAY
Sunday, March 14 2 p.m.
Library's Raytheon Room & the Grout-Heard House Museum
From the days when the earliest fire wagon was pulled to the conflagration by the men
themselves to the evolution of the modern Wayland Fire Department, Capt. Vinnie Smith
will share with us an historic overview of the Wayland Fire Department lore he has spent
years collecting. Also, he will show us a presentation about the Mansion Inn, which
includes film footage of the famous Mansion Inn fire. An exhibit of Fire Department
photos and artifacts will be on display at the Grout-Heard House Museum.
Host: Kate Jenney
WAYLAND TOUCHED BY WAR
Sunday, April 11 2 p.m.
Grout-Heard House
From the anxieties of an imminent attack by Indians in King Philip’s War to the uncertainty
of going against the British Regulars at the start of the Revolution, our old settlement of
Sudbury/Wayland was touched by war more than we now imagine.
Many shortages of necessities were endured by Wayland townspeople in the War of 1812
while the lack of coastal defenses made them fearful. The succeeding stressful periods of
the Civil War, World Wars I and II, right up through the Vietnam and Iraq/Afghanistan wars
have meant loved ones leaving families, friends, and neighbors for unknown dangers with
the hope that all would return safely. The local stories of sacrifice and untold efforts
deserve telling amid the well known broader histories of these periods. John Dyer and Dick
Hoyt of the Veterans Memorial Committee will attempt to share contributions to and expe-
riences of the Wayland community in the war efforts of the past.
Host: Janet Schmidt
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 10 7:30 p.m.
Grout-Heard House
After a brief business meeting, Nancy Barnard, an independent textile scholar, will talk
about the Historical Society’s recently restored samplers. The exhibit will display the
Society’s fifteen samplers that range in age from the mid-1700’s into the Twentieth Century
and will tell something about the young girls who made them. The Wayland Business
Association funded the restoration of our samplers. Much of the conservation work was
done by Gloria Backman.
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