Barn Open House in Lyons

The Wayne County Historical Society will be holding a Barn Open House next Saturday (August 17), from 9 to 3 at the Wayne County Old Jail Museum on 21 Butternut St., Lyons.

Docents will conduct guided tours through the barn galleries. Exhibits include a well-stocked general store, the only remaining horse bridge from the original Erie Canal, early farm equipment, a collection of antique license plates, and maple sugaring, coopering, ice harvesting and leatherworking exhibits. The Museum and former Wayne County Jail will be open for tours.

Refreshments, donated by the WCHS Board of Directors and Zappia Vending Service, Inc., will be served to guests. There is no admission for this public event, but donations are always appreciated.

For more information, please call the Society office at 946.4943, Monday-Saturday, 10-4.

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