Museum at the Friends Home

06/14/2026

One more left for this year! Don’t miss it! 👻 Join us Ghost Hunt Class 101 on September 19th

06/09/2026

Street Faire day is quickly approaching and we can’t wait! 🎉 This Saturday!!

Start your day with a Waynesville Underground Railroad Tour, then spend the afternoon exploring the shops, vendors, and treasures waiting to be discovered throughout the Waynesville Street Faire. Grab a bite from the food trucks or settle in with friends at one of our local eateries.

As the sun begins to set, finish the day with Ghost Hunt Class 101 and add a little mystery to your evening.

A full day of history, shopping, good food, and small town fun awaits in Waynesville. 💛

06/07/2026

Ghost Hunt Class 101 | Museum at the Friends Home
This Saturday!! June 13th ✨
7pm to midnight

Ready to explore the unknown?

Begin your evening with a Ghost Hunting 101 class led by ParaVizionz Paranormal Society, a local TAPS family investigation team. You’ll hear historic stories from the museum and around Waynesville while learning real paranormal investigation techniques and how to use authentic ghost hunting equipment.

After the class, put your new skills to the test with a guided ghost hunt inside the museum, continuing until midnight.

Light snacks and beverages will be available throughout the evening.

Come curious… you never know what you might discover. ✨

Please note, this event is open to ages 16 and up | Registration is required at friendshomemuseum.org | $50 per person | Tickets are nonrefundable | All proceeds benefit the Museum at the Friends Home

06/06/2026

Open today 1 to 5 ✨

We are just one week away from the Street Faire!!

Start your day with an Underground Railroad tour, where history comes to life in a powerful and meaningful way. Then spend time exploring the shops and enjoying everything Waynesville has to offer before finishing your day with an after hours ghost hunt in the museum, where curiosity takes over and the stories of the past feel just a little closer.

It’s a full day of history, discovery, shopping, and a touch of mystery 💛 Register today!!

Waynesville Underground Railroad Tour
Ghost Hunt Class 101

05/30/2026

The best days always start in Waynesville! ☀️

It’s Saturday!! We’re open today from 1 to 5. Stop by, say hello, take a tour, or sign up for one of our upcoming events. 💛 See you soon!!

Waynesville Underground Railroad Tour
Ghost Hunt Class 101
Elvis Tribute Concert featuring Noah Back

05/28/2026

We love Street Faire Day! Join us for Waynesville Underground Railroad Tour happening that morning! We have a few spots left, register today! 💛 The best days start here!

We love Street Faire season! Join us for our 2nd Saturday Waynesville Street Faire June 13th!

✨ Come spend the day in small town Waynesville, where the shops are open, the restaurants are ready, and Main Street comes alive with food trucks, local makers, crafters, creators, and vintage curators.

Enjoy live music throughout the day with Velvet Crush Unplugged and Maribeth Samoya. It all comes together for a day full of charm, discovery, and a little bit of small town magic you can only find here.

Be sure to register for the Underground Railroad Tour with the Museum at the Friends Home and take part in a piece of Waynesville’s story while you’re here.

You won’t want to miss 2nd Saturdays in Waynesville all summer long 💛 See you soon!!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Applications are accepted only through our website at WaynesvilleShops.com. Apply today.

A special thank you to All American Gutter Protection for their sponsorship of this event.

This event is brought to you by the Downtown Waynesville Merchants Association, with kids activities and live music support from the Waynesville Area Arts Council and the Ohio Arts Council. ✨

05/27/2026

It’s Wednesday!! Open 1-5 today 💛

05/23/2026

We are open today!! 💛 Stop by and see us, 1pm to 5pm