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History

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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…

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Historic Preservation Awards

The Wayne County Historical Society may give recognition on an annual basis to individuals,…

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Historic Sites

About the Wayne County Historical Society

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Historical Links

Historical Links

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Movin' Energy

Movin' Energy: The History of the Delaware and Hudson Canal 1828-1898 exhibit is housed in the 1993…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Museums
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Adam Jubinsky Building
The Adam Jubinsky Museum was established via contributions donated by Mr. John Jubinsky.
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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…
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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…
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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.…
News and Events
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WCHS NEPA Gives in the Spotlight
Jun 2, 2023, 6:00 AM
NEPA Gives is a generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform…
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Become a WCHS 2023 Sponsor
Jun 15, 2023, 6:00 AM
The WCHS is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donations to the Society qualify as tax-deductible…
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Canal Boat Pavilion Grand Opening Dinner June 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023, 6:00 AM
The event at D& H Canal Park at Lock 31 will be able to showcase the completed replica canal…
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Wayne County’s canal boat replica to be named after Clinton Leet
Aug 19, 2023, 10:00 AM
The Wayne County Historical Society is planning its 10th annual Canal Festival for August 19, 2023.…

About us   

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

Historic Sites

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Parish House of St. John's Episcopal Church
Hamlin The Parish House of St. John's Hamlin. once the Wimmers railroad…
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Zenas Russel House
Honesdale Zenas Russell built this house in 1861. He was born in Madison…

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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