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 […]
