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Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio, Wooster, OH

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Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio

A county historical society in Wooster, Ohio, offering guided tours of an eight-building campus with exhibits and a permanent collection.

546 East Bowman St., Wooster, Ohio 44691 · Wooster, OH

About Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio

The Wayne County Historical Society runs a campus of eight historic buildings in Wooster, Ohio. Guided tours cover the grounds, current exhibits, and the permanent collection. The society collects and preserves artifacts and local stories that reflect the county's heritage, and it offers programs for students, docents, and volunteers. Tours run on Saturday afternoons from March through December, and by appointment in January and February.

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