The Wayside Inn
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Wayside Inn is a nonprofit charitable corporation based in Sudbury, Massachusetts, founded in 1944 to own, operate, and maintain the Wayside Inn Historic Site. The site comprises nine historic buildings set on more than 100 acres, preserving an innkeeping tradition that dates back to 1716. Its mission centers on promoting early American humanities through hospitality, education, and programming, inviting visitors to explore history through a place-based lens. The organization participates in the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector and serves visitors interested in meaningful engagement with American history. As a smaller nonprofit, it serves local and regional audiences from its Sudbury base. In September 2024, Main Street Bank announced its premier sponsorship of The Wayside Inn Foundation's Annual Applefest Family Day.