Where can you find a spectacular pink house lavished with intricate strapwork, cornices, and moldings; countless peaks and nooks; and a wraparound porch – all set into lush gardens and surrounded by elaborate wrought-iron fencing? At 408 N. Bever Street […]
Wayne County Historical Society reopens for season on March 11 with four new exhibits
WOOSTER, Feb. 28 – The Wayne County Historical Society will reopen to the public for the 2023 season on Saturday, March 11, with four new exhibits. Tours are available every Saturday at 1 and 2:30 p.m. at the historical society’s […]
Voices from the Past returns for its 30th season
WOOSTER, Jan. 19 – The Voices from the Past concert series is back for its 30th season, with three performances scheduled at the Wayne County Historical Society in Wooster. Tickets for each concert are $15 and can be purchased at […]
Wanted: volunteer archivist
The Wayne County Historical Society is looking for a volunteer archivist. If you are interested, please contact us at 330-264-8856.
Andy Kiel to explore JFK assassination on Nov. 15
Author, historian, and WCHS board member Andy Kiel will present “The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: After 59 Years, Can We Face the Truth?” on Tuesday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the schoolhouse on the campus of the […]
Father of parapsychology’s Wayne County connection
In a darkened room in Boston in 1926, Joseph Banks Rhine was among those gathered around a table watching Mina Crandon attempt to contact the dead. The famed medium was conducting a séance, and Rhine was observing as research. He […]
The history of railroads in Wayne County
Wooster rejoiced in 1852 when its fight for a railroad resulted in the Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad establishing service. Soon, additional railroads linked various Wayne County settlements. The Cleveland, Zanesville & Cincinnati linked Fredericksburg, Apple Creek, East Union, Orrville and […]
Rediscover the permanent collection — and honor Dave Broehl — this Saturday
The schoolhouse, general store, firehouse, carriage house, and Kister building which garnish the grounds of the Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio, and the countless artifacts they house, impart a fascinating glimpse back in time. But they’re only the tip […]
Civil War Roundtable presents “Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, and the United States Colored Troops”
The Wayne County Civil War Roundtable will offer a free program on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wooster branch of the Wayne County Public Library. Kelly D. Mezurek will present “Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, […]
Historical Society to dedicate David Broehl Exhibit Halls
The Wayne County Historical Society will dedicate its permanent collection exhibit halls in honor of the late Dave Broehl on Saturday, Sept. 24. The ceremony, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the historical society’s campus at 546 E. Bowman St. […]
WCHS Community Band concert is July 14
The Wayne County Historical Society Summer Community Band will perform a program of marches, show tunes, patriotic songs, and more, on Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m., on North Market Street in downtown Wooster. Spectators will need to provide their […]
Exhibit on Wayne County baseball legend Dean Chance opens July 9
Dean Chance was a Wayne County farm boy who made it big in the big leagues. This summer the Wayne County Historical Society is hosting the largest exhibit of Chance artifacts and memorabilia ever shown to the public. “Dean Chance: […]
Quinby descendants return to Wooster
Ephraim Quinby, Jr. was one of 19th-century Wooster’s movers and shakers. He made his fortune in real estate, held the original charter for the Wayne County National Bank, and was instrumental in bringing both the railroad and the University (now […]
Summer quilts pop up
Our newest pop-up exhibit – A Season of Quilts: Summer – is now on display. The dress shop/dry goods store is featuring our red, white, and blue quilts, as well as a few bathing suits and gingham dresses. Also on […]
College of Wooster students strive to save deteriorating historic Compton family house
The Wooster Daily Record newspaper’s reporter Bryce Buyakie recently wrote a story about the deterioration of the Wayne County Historical Landmark Compton House located on College Ave. in Wooster, Ohio. Read the story here: https://www.the-daily-record.com/story/news/2022/05/16/five-college-students-hope-save-historic-house-falling-apart/7439199001/
Civil War Roundtable presents “The Battle of Fort Sumter – First Shots of the Civil War”
The Wayne County Civil War Roundtable will offer a free program on Tuesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wooster branch of the Wayne County Public Library. Van Young will present “The Battle of Fort Sumter – First Shots […]
Historical Society reopens March 5 with new exhibits
The Wayne County Historical Society will reopen for the 2022 season on Saturday, March 5, with two new exhibits, plus a chance to see the second-floor bedrooms of the Beall-Stibbs House fully furnished for the first time in more than […]
Historical Society hosts holiday open house
The Wayne County Historical Society will host a holiday open house for the public on Friday, Dec. 17, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free for […]
Civil War Roundtable presents reflections on the momentous events of 1863
The Wayne County Civil War Roundtable will offer a free program on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wooster branch of the Wayne County Public Library. Lincoln presenter Gerald (Jerry) Payn will present a PowerPoint program on the […]
Historical Society closes for the season
After a successful albeit Covid-shortened season, the Wayne County Historical has closed for the winter. Regular hours and public tours will resume in March. Until then, tours of the current special exhibit, “Votes for Women! Woman’s Journey to be Heard […]
