Public Tours began again at the Wayne County Historical Society, Saturday March 8,2025, with 5 NEW displays. The tours are 1:00 and 2:30 on Saturdays. Members are always free, non-members $5.00 per person with 17 and under free.Come enjoy an […]
A Day in the Life of a Civil War Artilleryman
Join the Wayne County Historical Society and the Civil War Roundtable on March 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. as Van Young discusses what life was like as an artillery battery soldier during the Civil War.

President’s Day 2025
President’s Day was first established as a Federal holiday in 1879 to honor George Washington who was born on 22 February 1732. He served as the first U.S. President from 1789 to 1797. Currently, it is celebrated to honor all […]

Holiday Open House for the community of Wayne County
The Wayne County Historical Society is all decked out for the holidays, celebrating its 120th anniversary.Friday December 6th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday December 7th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Adults are $5.00 and children under 17 will […]
Wayne County Historical Society
Holiday Open House Our Holiday Open House dates for the community are set for Friday December 6 (4:00- 8:00 PM) and Saturday December 7 (1:00- 4:00 PM). Come enjoy our lights and decorations this season. 546 East Bowman St., Wooster […]
The American Revolution Traveling Exhibit
The Wooster-Wayne Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio Schoolhouse from August 25 – September 3, 2024. The innovative pop-up exhibition […]