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Old Stone Jail Open House

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Join us for FREE tours of this iconic landmark during the spring and summer months when the metal doors are unlocked on throughout the summer to include:

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Our knowledgeable volunteers will guide you through the 9 x 12-foot cells, where you can stand in the same spot as some of the jail's most notorious occupants. Hear true and well-researched tales taken from local newspaper accounts and learn about the jail's history, including jailbreaks, hangings, and even the birth of a baby girl.

Step inside the Sheriff's office, where James McCabe and other notorious Wayne County criminals once stood. Or enter the jail cell with an original cell door riveted together over 163 years ago. This is your chance to experience the history of Wayne County firsthand and to gain a deeper understanding of what life was like for those who lived in the area many years ago.

Admission is FREE, and we encourage everyone to attend. Donations are appreciated and help support the preservation of this historic site. The Old Stone Jail Open House is open on May 24th, June 21st, July 19th, and August 23rd from 10am to 1pm. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore one of Wayne County's most fascinating historic buildings!

Location: Eastern end of Tenth Street in Honesdale, PA 18431. In the parking lot of the Wayne County Court House. 

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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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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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Honesdale Post Office
Main Street. Honesdale Honesdale and Indian Orchard both received post…
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Walter A Fowler House
c1922 1500 N. Main Street, Honesdale In 1896, Walter M. Fowler (1875-1942),…
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Glen Dyberry Cemetery
Honesdale On January 26, 1854 an act to incorporate the Honesdale Cemetery…

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