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Past Exhibits

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Exhibits 2023-2024

2023 New Exhibits at the Wayne County Historical Society

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The World War II Collection of Edgar Robert Pohle

Edgar Pohle, the son of a well-known Honesdale merchant, was born on his…

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Weston Stoneware

Weston Stoneware is a small temporary but interesting exhibit containing…

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Working With Wood: Then & Now

Beginning in 1851, Robert Lovelass started making the organ entirely by…

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A Walk Through Historic Wayne County

A Walk through Wayne County

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The Wayne County Experience

The Wayne County Experience

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Stitches in Time

Stitches in Time

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Mapping Honesdale

Thirteen maps of Honesdale, Pennsylvania dating from 1776

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Here Comes the Bride

Here Comes the Bride is an exhibit of eleven wedding gowns and related…

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The History of Firefighting in Wayne County

The History of Firefighting in Wayne County

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Boy Scout Troop 1 Honesdale

Boy Scout Troop 1 Honesdale

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The Artistic Vision of Howard Becker

The Artistic Vision of Howard Becker

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Artistic Expression Then and Now Gallery

Artistic Expression Then and Now Gallery

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Making Music Way Back When

Making Music Way Back When

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The History of Wayne County's Independent Pharmacies

The History of Wayne County's Independent Pharmacies

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Spring 2026 Guided Canal Park Tour
May 9, 2026, 10:30 AM
Join us for an immersive guided tour through the historic D&H Canal Park at Lock 31! Experience the…

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Welcome to the Wayne County Historical Society, home of the full-size replica of the Stourbridge Lion, the first locomotive to run on commercial track in the United States.

Our main museum and museum shop are housed in a building built in 1860 as headquarters of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company....click here for more information.

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Hours of Operation

May through December 31st: Wednesday through Saturday, 11am-4pm

January through April 30: Friday and Saturday, 11am-4pm

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Historic Sites

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St. Mary Magdalen Church
The German Catholic congregation was first organized in 1853 by Rev. Casper…
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Ella C. Ehrhardt General Store
Newfoundland Frederick A. Ehrhardt was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1935. He…
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The Ritz Theater
Keystone Avenue, Hawley The Ritz Theater in Hawley was built in 1935 by…

Research Library

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Genealogy in Wayne County
Genealogical records WCHS Research Library at 810 Main Street, Honesdale…
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Historic Topics
Research materials at the WCHS Research Library, your best source for the…
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