Often overlooked in cinema history are the local “hometown” movie films that were produced by itinerant film producers for exhibition in local theaters in rural areas, like Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. In 1923, Wooster was visited by the itinerant movie […]
Wayne County Historical Society Releases a New Book: the Hubbell Manuscript
The Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio has released a new self-published book entitled the Hubbell Manuscript: A Family History of Rev. Will H. Hubbell and Jeannette A. (Imgard) Hubbell, written by Kathryn M. Hubbell and compiled by S. Zimmerman. […]
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 […]
Civil War Roundtable presents “Wayne County at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse”
The Wayne County Civil War Roundtable will offer a free program on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wooster branch of the Wayne County Public Library. Charles Lepold will present “Wayne County at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse” […]
“She’s good enough to be your baby’s mother and she’s good enough to vote with you!”
On a beautiful October evening, an appreciative audience of more than 140 gathered on the front lawn of the Wayne County Historical Society for the world premiere of “Women’s Suffrage Suite for Mezzo-soprano and Orchestra,” a selection of songs from […]
“Women’s Suffrage Suite” to premiere in free concert at Wayne County Historical Society
“Women’s Suffrage Suite for Mezzo-soprano and Orchestra,” a selection of songs from the women’s suffrage movement, will have its world premiere on Friday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman […]
Wayne County Historical Society Commemorates the End of World War II
The Military Committee of the Wayne County Historical Society is presenting a new exhibit commemorating the 76th anniversary of the end of World War II, featuring artifacts of local veterans of that war, along with a brief biography of each […]
Civil War Roundtable presents Col. William C. Oates
The Wayne County Civil War Roundtable will present a free program on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wooster branch of the Wayne County Public Library. John Spaziani will offer a first-person portrayal of Col. William C. Oates […]
