January 10, 2009
Saturday, 9:30am to 4:00pm. Enjoy a memorable day with master painter Christopher Gurshin, creating your own winter wonderland and folk-grained panel. Begin with coffee, tea and muffins by the fireside, then lunch at noon in the old kitchen, and finish your original work-of-art by the end of the day—all for only $195! Call 978/443-1776 for more information.
January 11, 2009
Sunday, 9:30am to 4:00pm. Enjoy a memorable day with master painter Christopher Gurshin, creating your own winter wonderland and folk-grained panel. Begin with coffee, tea and muffins by the fireside, then lunch at noon in the old kitchen, and finish your original work-of-art by the end of the day—all for only $195! Call 978/443-1776 for more information.
January 15, 2009
Thursdays, 7:30pm to 10pm. Free.
Join us every Thursday for an evening of quiet guitar and rhythmic folk melodies by local musician Steve Roberson. Food service extended until 9pm in one of the coziest gathering spots at the Inn. For more information about Steve's music, visit www.steveroberson.com.
April 2, 2009
- November 1, 2009
The Wayside Inn's water-powered Grist Mill opened on Thanksgiving Day, 1929 and is still used to grind the corn and wheat used for baking at the Wayside Inn. Open April through October, Wednesday through Sunday from 9AM to 5PM. Staffed by a trained interpreter, with grinding demonstrations on weekends. Call ahead advised.
April 19, 2009
Starting at old Sudbury Center in front of the Grange, this volunteer re-enactment group traces the original steps taken by the Sudbury Militia of April 19th, 1775, when they were led by Lt. Col. and innkeeper Ezekiel Howe to the battle that began the Revolutionary War!
April 22, 2009
- September 23, 2009
Every Wednesday, beginning at 7PM, through Wednesday, September 24th. The Ancient Order of Fife and Drum perform traditional Colonial music dating from the 18th and early 19th century, on the lawn in front of the Wayside Inn. Come and enjoy a traditional dinner of classic New England cuisine and watch the costumed musicians until dusk. Call ahead advised.
May 2, 2009
This is an estimated date only. Check back in early 2009 to confirm the event.
Located in the South Field across the street from Longfellow's Wayside Inn, tented exhibit of fine crafts. Free parking available.
May 14, 2009
A classic New England one-room school, dating from 1798 and once part of the public school system in Sterling, Massachusetts. Staffed by trained interpreter with information pertaining to the schooling traditions of rural New England towns in the late 18th and early 19th century. Open mid May through mid October, Thursday through Sunday from 11:30AM to 5PM. Call ahead advised.
July 7, 2009
Tuesday evenings in July and August. 7:00PM to 8:30PM. Annual benefit concert series held at the air-conditioned Martha-Mary Chapel. Special Concert Dinner Package available with strawberry shortcake served at intermission. Known as "one of the best entertainment values available today." Seating is limited to 150. Reserve your tickets starting May 1st by calling 978/443-1776. Performers to be announced.
