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The official historical society for Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!

10/29/2026

🤔 Who remembers?

Weeks' Lumber Yard, Honesdale.
Men identified as: Fred Brill, Willis Gummoe, Robert Brundate

The building was erected 1946 in the rear of Kinsman's on Main Street, along the old D&H Canal bed. The ten-wheel truck was an International 1947/1948.

10/27/2026

Mmmmm, chili sale! 🌶️

Call 570-224-6722 to reserve your quart! 🥣

10/26/2026

🕰️ Blast from the Past....Honesdale High School 1969 Football Team 🏈

1st row, left to right: Jeff Osborne, Gary Stinnard, Tom Hollister, Richard Hessling, Chuck Fives, Steve Miller, Dan Carroll, Dave Tigue, Bob Ordnung, Gary Doherty, Jim Spencer, Glen Hunt, Tom Hessling.

2nd row: John Beddoe, Dan Noble, Tom Ebert, Bill Troop, Paul Mang, Linus Myers, Ted Murray, Jerry Dunne, Mike Villaume, Paul Lloyd, George Ferrer, Fred Avery, Mike Propst, Carl Brown, Dan Parrish, Bill Ashworth, Chuck Doherty, Richard Osborne (Coach/athletic director), Allen "Butch" Keller (Coach)

3rd row: Joe Knaz, Paul Mikulak, Steve Wasylyk, Rich Layton, Pat O'Keefe, George Kinsman, John Doherty, Tom Stephens, Mike Miller, Paul C***s, Fred Toy, Jim Heller, Steve Reed, Gary Gresh, Ted Thompson.

(same photo split in half due to size restrictions)

10/26/2026

💀 Poe reading at Forest City Area Historical Society 💀

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 27
🕰️ 7 - 8pm

“There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.” — Ligeia

10/25/2026

🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR COLLECTIONS 🌟

Remember the Hamlin Diner? ☕🍳

For generations, small-town diners have been more than places to grab a bite to eat. They've been gathering spots where neighbors caught up, friendships were made, and everyone knew your name!

In 1948, LaVerne Shaffer built the original Hamlin Diner at Hamlin Corners, on the southwest corner of Routes 590 and 191. Interestingly, the property had once been a horse corral, complete with a stable and tack room, belonging to the Hamlin Hotel!

Who remembers the diner's rooftop neon sign, glowing bright red with the words "Hamlin Diner" in cursive letters?

This beautiful painting, signed H. D. Becker, 1986, has a special story of its own. Becker was a regular customer, stopping in about every six weeks to chat with the staff and exchange pleasantries with fellow diners. Working from an old photograph, he painted this tribute to the diner, framed it, and presented it to the Shaffer family.

Although the original diner was demolished in 1985, its memory lives on through this wonderful piece of local history.

❤️ Special thanks to Joy Shaffer Simons for sharing the history behind this treasured painting.

Did you ever eat at the original Hamlin Diner? What do you remember most — the food, the people, or perhaps a favorite seat at the counter? We'd love to hear your memories!

10/24/2026

Meet Bernadine Lennon, recipient of the 2026 Richard L. Kreitner Community Service Award!

A lifelong student of history, Bernadine Lennon has spent decades researching, preserving, and sharing the stories of our region. After a distinguished 20-year career as a U.S. Navy officer, retiring at the rank of Commander, Bernadine turned her energy and talents toward serving her community and preserving local history.

Her remarkable volunteer service includes leadership with the Greene-Dreher Historical Society, where she has helped document veterans' stories, organize local history programs, and preserve the people and places of Southern Wayne and Pike Counties. She has also authored and coauthored several works of local history and successfully prepared National Register applications for two historic properties.

Join us at the WCHS Annual Dinner as we celebrate Bernadine, hear more about her remarkable journey, and recognize her dedication to preserving and sharing our local history. Purchase your ticket and come meet one of our region’s true “hidden gems”!

https://www.waynehistorypa.com/news/current/11082026

📍R Place on 590
🕰️ 1:00pm social hour, 2:00pm dinner
🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026

10/23/2026

🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR COLLECTIONS 🌟

A Little Girl's Treasure from 1894!

Imagine being a little girl in the 1890s, proudly pushing your favorite doll in this beautiful carriage!

This charming wicker doll carriage belonged to Florence Soete Keiter (1888–1964), who played with it as a young girl around 1894.

With its elegant gold tufted seat and back, carpeted floor, and delicate wire wheels (the rear wheels are slightly larger), this miniature carriage was quite a stylish way to take a favorite doll for a stroll!

More than 130 years later, this treasured childhood keepsake offers a delightful glimpse into the toys and playtime of a bygone era.

❤️ Treasures like this remind us why preserving history matters. The Wayne County Historical Society is grateful for the generosity of those who donate family keepsakes, photographs, and other pieces of our past. Each donation helps us preserve and share the stories of Wayne County for generations to come.

Preserving history, one treasured memory at a time!

10/23/2026

💀 Poe reading at Forest City Area Historical Society 💀

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕰️ 7 - 8pm

“All that we see or seem / Is but a dream within a dream.” — A Dream Within a Dream

10/22/2026

📚 Our gift shop has some spooky books, perfect for October reading!

📍 810 Main St., Honesdale
🕰️ Weds thru Sat from 11am until 4pm each day

Address

810 Main Street
Honesdale, PA
18431

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15702533240

Website

https://www.waynehistorypa.com/, https://store.waynehistorypa.com/

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