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Winter Solstice Celebration

 

Winter Solstice 2025

Winter Solstice Celebration

Join us on Sunday, December 21st at 5:00 PM at D&H Canal Park, Lock 31 (179 Texas Palmyra Highway, Hawley) for a magical Winter Solstice Celebration! As we gather to honor the longest night of the year, we’ll light candles and a bonfire, welcoming the sun back and embracing the return of warmth and light.

Enjoy delicious hot cider and light refreshments while partaking in this cherished tradition. This event is free and open to all, but donations are appreciated and can be made during the ticket sale. All contributions will benefit the D&H Canal Park, helping to preserve our beautiful community space.

Weather dependent event, please check our social media the day of the event for any changes. Non-refundable.

Reserve your spot today and celebrate the beauty of the season with us!

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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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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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Milton Kimble House
911 Hudson Street. Hawley Deeds show that Milton S. Kimble of Hawley bought…
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Honesdale City Hall
958 Main Street, Honesdale On February 1891 John Torrey sold the lot at 958…
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Hon. James Manning House
Bethany James Manning was born in Connecticut in 1792 and began his career…

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Genealogy in Wayne County
Genealogical records WCHS Research Library at 810 Main Street, Honesdale…
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