Museum of Wayne County History

06/05/2026

🎟️NEW RAFFLE ALERT!🎟️

Purchase Raffle Tickets for a chance to win ONE of these items. The Lyons Pottery Crock was made by Jacob Fisher, Lyons circa 1880. The Bicentennial Rocking Chair was created in 1976 to celebrate America's 200th anniversay. You could also win a House's Beverages Box full of mystery Historical goodies!

There will be three drawings, one for each item. Each ticket purchased will correlate to a physical ticket that will be recorded on a log and entered into the "fish bowl" containing all tickets. Each ticket will be uniform in size and color.

Need NOT be present to win. Tickets will be pulled at the annual meeting in October and are $10/ticket.

Proceeds benefit Wayne County History Museum, Educational Programming.

The more tickets purchased, the more chances to win! Visit waynehistory.org/shop to purchase your tickets.

06/04/2026

June 18, 7pm - Free event

The canal created an opportunity for communication, travel and commerce that changed the geography and social culture of the region forever.
Join in on the conversation with Buffalo Maritime Center's, Dr. John Montague along with canal enthusiasts and "hoggee" descendants from the Comstock family in a community conversation to discuss the historic and current day connections to people and places that were, and are still being forged along the canal.

RSVP at https://www.waynehistory.org/event-details-registration/community-conversations-a-corridor-of-connection

Image 1- Dr. John Montague, Credit: The Buffalo News
Image 2- Lock 27 Lyons, NY, Credit: John Kucko

06/03/2026

UnLOCK local history in Lyons NY!

Make Lyons your Dock to Stop while traveling on the Historic Erie Canal this season!

With unique shopping experiences, museums, dining, groceries and supplies all within walking distance we make it easy and convenient to KEEP LYONS in YOUR LOOP!

Mile Marker 220!

We’ll see you soon!

06/01/2026

Exclusive After-Hours Reception and Exhibit Opening.
This Friday, June 5th, 6pm - 8pm

Come see the Annual Evan's Room Exhibit and your New Soldiers' Gallery.

At 6:30pm - Toast and Talk with Executive Director, Deb Hall and guest member, military / Civil War research volunteer and author, George McGraw.

PLEASE RSVP ONLINE WITH TIX LINK - FREE FOR MEMBERS.
https://www.waynehistory.org/event-details-registration/members-reception-exhibit-opening-history-talk

https://www.facebook.com/events/1704850690516145

05/31/2026

Thank you Capt William for stopping by the Museum on your voyage through the Canal doing cool things.

We create a learning environment for wounded, disabled and transitioning Veterans learning to sail.

05/30/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE SENECA CHIEF IN WAYNE COUNTY

05/28/2026

Take time to see the Historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief in Action! Don't miss the Back to Buffalo Tour. Only 16 ports of call. Join us in Lyons June 18th and 19th. FREE Events both days. A chance to meet the creators and crew. Tree Dedication and Community Talk on Thursday. Educational group programs on June 19th with reservation. JUNETEENTH Celebration 3:30 pm to 7 pm. https://www.waynehistory.org/

05/22/2026

Truly amazing artifacts!
Wayne County Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am - 4pm

05/22/2026

Thank you to the Colonel William Prescott Daughters of the American Revolution for helping us put on the Revolutionary Movies. Both were a huge success and we are so happy that folks were able to join us in the fun! ⭐️

Thank you to Katrina with the DAR for these incredible photos! 📸