Save the
past, or it's
gone
forever!

               Wayne County Historical Society
Museum of Wayne County History
The Wayne County Historical Society
Founded in 1946, the Wayne County  Historical  Society is still going strong.  
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, our 700+ members and business
sponsors support our mission to preserve and present the history of Wayne
County and the surrounding area.
The museum is housed in the former Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's
residence,  built in 1856 and used until 1961. Tour the 10+ rooms now used
for gallery space, with the 24 cell blocks attached to the back of the home.  
Learn the stories of  the inmates housed  at the Wayne County Jail, their
life-size portraits featured behind the bars.

Call or email the museum for more information.
Some of Our Services (What We Do)
Our professional staff and strong support of our volunteers help make us an invaluable
educational resource in Wayne County.

In addition to operating the Museum of  Wayne County History, which houses
thousands of artifacts, we maintain a reference library comprising over 1,000 volumes
and an archive that includes maps, photographs, personal documents, and business
records.


Wayne County Historical Society
Museum of Wayne County History
21 Butternut Street
Lyons, NY  14489
Phone:  315-946-4943
Fax:  315-946-0069
www.waynehistory.org
Email:  info@waynehistory.org

Hours:  Tues. -Fri. 10 am - 4 pm
Sat. By Appointment Only
* * till end of March * *    
Admission:  
Adults:  $4
Students:  $2
WCHS Members Free

Barn Tour available weather
permitting
The Mission of the Wayne County Historical Society

To encourage an appreciation of the history of
Wayne County through the collection,
preservation, and exhibition of artifacts.
To disseminate historical information about
Wayne County and the surrounding area.
To preserve the heritage of the area and help
individuals explore history and its meaning in
relation to their lives.
Check Us Out & Join Our Efforts
A museum is first and foremost an educational institution.  Our curriculum comprises the objects we are charged with preserving and holding in the public
trust.  Every day, another piece of history slips away.  Join us as a member, donor, or volunteer, and help us with our valuable work!
The "Old Jail"
Sign up at iGive.com and list Wayne County Historical Society.
A percentage of your total will be donated to WCHS.  Remember
every little bit helps.
"Volunteer Wednesdays"
from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Our "to do" list keeps
getting longer, if you have a few "extra"
hours to spare on Wednesdays we'd love to
put them to good use.  Come help out and
meet new friends.  
Call the museum for more details.  
315-946-4943
March 5 - July 22  
The American Red Cross  
    OLD BAGS OF WAYNE COUNTY
& OTHER BEAUTIFUL ACCESSORIES
14 MONTH CALENDAR
DECEMBER 09 - JANUARY 2011
AVAILABLE IN OUR MUSEUM STORE $18.00
ORDER YOURS TODAY!!