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Museums

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Main Museum

The Museum at Wayne County Historical Society on Main Street in Honesdale, PA.

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Bethel School

This one-room country school on Bethel School Road near the Poor Farm is open to the public in the summer and fall. Check the website for dates and opening times.

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D & H Canal Park at Lock 31

The D&H Canal Park at Lock 31 has 16 beautiful acres to explore. The site features the historic Daniels Farmhouse (circa 1820s), the D&H Canal, and Canal lock 31.

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Old Stone Jail

Built in 1859, this squat stone edifice housed Wayne County's miscreants until 1935. Constructed almost entirely of rough stone, its damp, gloomy interior has been compared to a dungeon.

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J.B. Park Farm Museum

A Day in the Life of a Farm, Wayne County Agriculture: 1870-1930 is the title of this 1,500 sq. ft. exhibit located on the Wayne County Fair Grounds on Rt. 191, one mile north of Honesdale. During the annual Wayne County Fair the building is open from noon to 8 p.m. and by appointment.

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Adam Jubinsky Building

The Adam Jubinsky Museum was established via contributions donated by Mr. John Jubinsky.

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News and Events
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Bethel School Open House
Aug 30, 2026, 1:00 PM
Bethel School, a historic one-room school located on Bethel School Road in Honesdale, will be open…
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Old Stone Jail Open House
Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
Discover the fascinating history of Wayne County at the Old Stone Jail Open House hosted by the…
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Saturdays at the Canal Park
Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
Please join us throughout summer starting May 23, 2026 through fall of Saturday, October 10, 2026…
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Annual Fall Dinner November 8, 2026
Nov 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Please join us on Sunday Afternoon, November 8, 2026 at R Place on 590, 482 Hamlin Highway, Hamlin,…

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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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Calendar
Calendar of Events at Wayne County Historical Society
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News
News the Wayne County Historical Society

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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Edward A. Katz House
c1912 1701 N. Main Street, Honesdale Edward A. Katz (1865-1967) and his…
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Joseph Atkinson House
120 Welwood Avenue, Hawley Joseph Atkinson was an early settler and…
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The Crane House
910 Church Street - The house at 910 Church Street was built in 1845 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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Publication Guide
Indexes Available in WCHS Research Library

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