Wayne County (PA) Historical Society

Wayne County (PA) Historical Society The official historical society for Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

They Built Our Communities...Glassworkers. Canal workers. Factory hands. Craftsmen. Merchants. Farmers.The communities w...
09/14/2026

They Built Our Communities...

Glassworkers. Canal workers. Factory hands. Craftsmen. Merchants. Farmers.

The communities we know today were built by generations of people who worked, created, invented and persevered here.

During the Local Heritage Tour discover their stories—and the places where they worked and lived.

🧱 Hit a “brick wall” in your family history research? Bring your toughest genealogy question on September 24 and let WCH...
09/14/2026

🧱 Hit a “brick wall” in your family history research? Bring your toughest genealogy question on September 24 and let WCHS staff and visiting genealogists help you find a new path forward!

📅Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
🕰️4:30 - 5:30pm
📍810 Main Street, Honesdale, PA
FREE*FREE*FREE*FREE

09/13/2026

We are OPEN Weds. thru Sat. from 11am until 4pm each day - tie up your boat and stop by!

🚗 Sat., Sept. 26 & Sun., Sept. 27 🛻Before interstates and GPS, how did people, and goods, get from here to there?Canals,...
09/13/2026

🚗 Sat., Sept. 26 & Sun., Sept. 27 🛻

Before interstates and GPS, how did people, and goods, get from here to there?

Canals, bridges, roads and railroads connected our small communities to a growing nation. Explore some of the engineering, ingenuity and determination that helped put our region on the map.

And remember—during the September 26 & 27 Local Heritage Tour, admission is FREE!

Hidden in Plain SightYou've driven past it. You've seen the sign. Maybe you've even said, “Someday we should stop there....
09/12/2026

Hidden in Plain Sight

You've driven past it. You've seen the sign. Maybe you've even said, “Someday we should stop there.”

September 26 & 27 is your someday.

The Local Heritage Tour is a FREE opportunity to discover the history that's been hiding in plain sight throughout our communities.
Bethany - PA Community Past and Present
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

09/12/2026

Wayne County Historical Society is OPEN! Weds. thru Sat. 11am until 4pm each day.

Next week, we'll step through the gate.....and into history.🪦There's still time to reserve your seat for Stories Set in ...
09/12/2026

Next week, we'll step through the gate.....and into history.
🪦
There's still time to reserve your seat for Stories Set in Stone, a day of local history, genealogy, preservation, good food, and great company.

Reserve your seat NOW before they are all gone!

🏠 Saturdays at the Canal ParkSlow down, walk the trails, browse the canal store, tour the house, and end the day with Te...
09/11/2026

🏠 Saturdays at the Canal Park

Slow down, walk the trails, browse the canal store, tour the house, and end the day with Tea at the Tavern 🫖

Make your reservation for 🫖 before the end of the day Friday!

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Family historians...bring your curiosity!You never know what names, connections, or fascinating stories you may discover...
09/11/2026

Family historians...bring your curiosity!

You never know what names, connections, or fascinating stories you may discover during our journey through Southern Wayne County.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 19
🚌 Jump on the bus for the tour!
💵 $50 / person, includes buffet lunch
👇 Reserve YOUR seat here
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Address

810 Main Street
Honesdale, PA
18431

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15702533240

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