The Museum of Wayne County History is housed in the former Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's residence, featuring three floors of local history displays and a two-story carriage house open seasonally.
2024 Main Exhibit
Memorial Day through Pearl Harbor Day
Our nation, comprised of people from all around the globe, formally began its quest for independence in Massachusetts, embattled at Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775. Our ancestors and the founding citizens charted an historical enclave of documents and stories that have become our history. Through many military conflicts, campaigns and warfare, Wayne County citizens have enlisted, supported, fought, died for the nation they called home. Despite the controversies that came before and extend beyond the battlefield, and rather because of the ongoing efforts of these local men and women through times of national strength and weakness, we now aim to remember their contributions.
We invite you to contribute Military Memories from Wayne County residents, past and present. This can be through oral or written recollections or writings as well as through photos, documents, or artifacts on loan to us for public display. Please use the Military Memories button here to let us know of you or your family's contribution.
ECLIPSE EXHIBIT through April 20th
Total Solar Eclipse Day
across all of Wayne County.
Despite the clouds, this was a great experience. Our Eclipse display will stay up until April 20th.
We still have some cool eclipse merchandise available and a limited amount of NEW Erie Canal posters.
We will also be picking a winner for each of the four large format posters in our Raffle Drawing on 4/20/24,
and we will pick the winner of our Mascot Naming.
ECLIPSE EXHIBIT: Come to the MUSEUM. March 12 through April 20. The Wayne County Historical Society is celebrating this celestial sensation with a special Eclipse Exhibit at the Museum. The exhibit will feature a model of the eclipse shadow-making phenomenon, a few stories of the local reactions to the last total eclipse (January 25, 1925), examples of how to safely watch the eclipse, and local student artwork from North Rose-Wolcott School District depicting the majesty and mystery of this event inspired by our own County Eclipse Art Poster, commissioned from and created by world renown eclipse artist, Tyler Nordgren.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tue, Mar 12Museum of Wayne County HistoryMar 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – Apr 20, 2024, 4:00 PMMuseum of Wayne County History, 21 Butternut St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
EXCLUSIVE ECLIPSE MERCHANDISE
We have posters, magnets, cloth bags, postcards, stickers, t-shirts and other products that feature the commissioned artwork created by world-renowned eclipse artist and scientist, Dr. Tyler Nordgren. Dr. Nordgren has also autographed a limited number of posters that will be available closer to the event. Stay tuned as we add more souvenirs to our Gift Shop.
