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Annual Spring Open House

Spring 2026 re-opening

 

Wayne County Historical Society Annual Spring Open House - May 2, 2026

Join us for a day of history, fun, and community spirit at the Wayne County Historical Society’s Annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 810 Main Street, Honesdale. 

At the Open House, visitors can:

  • Explore our fascinating exhibits, including the new exhibit opening for the first time to the public. More details to come!!! 
  • Participate in the Hands-on History Lab, where kids can interact with history through engaging activities.
  • Shop for unique gifts and collectibles at the Museum Gift Shop.
  • Visit our Research Library and learn about the resources available for genealogists, historians, and researchers.
  • Meet our Board of Trustees, staff, and dedicated volunteers who make history come to life.

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with local history, meet your community, and enjoy a fun day for the whole family! Admission is free, and light refreshments will be available.

Visit us at the Wayne County Historical Society and experience history in a whole new way!

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Three-Saturday Beginner Genealogy Workshop
Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 AM
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Wayne County Historical Society Museum Winter Hours Announcement
May 1, 2026, 11:59 PM
2026 Seasonal Hours and Spring Open House at the Main Museum
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Annual Spring Open House
May 2, 2026, 11:59 PM
Step into history and fun at the Wayne County Historical Society's Spring Open House—an…

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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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News the Wayne County Historical Society

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Olver House
Beech Grove Road Historic Preservation Award given in 1997 to Georgene &…
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Sarah Miller House
c1897 1415 N. Main Street, Honesdale Not much is known about Sarah Miller…

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

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