It’s been a busy winter at the Greene County Historical Society Museum, all about the maintenance, repairs, and renovations that make the museum a one-of-a-kind place to visit.
The second floor got a massive electrical overhaul due to wiring issues, and the addition of a new room open to the public. The attic was also rewired and is currently undergoing renovations that will open it to the public. Several new rooms have been opened and renovated, and they will be open for view on Opening Day on April 27, 2024. There will be a lot of new things to see and enjoy!
Our crew has also been hard at work restoring the nearly 150 historic windows in our main building. The project has been going along very well, with less than 30 left to complete. We anticipate being nearly finished with all of them when we open in April.
This spring, be sure to visit during the Opening Day celebrations. There will be a lot to enjoy, with Brick Oven Concessions made in the Poor Farm’s century old bread oven. For a little something special, there will be historic documents on display, including letters by George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Abraham Lincoln, and documents signed by Benjamin Franklin.
Inside the museum, there will be a new doctor’s office on the second floor, an infirmary room, a nursery room, and new clothing shop on the first floor and lots more.
Outside of the main building, the Tavern behind the Museum will be open. The Waynesburg and Washington Railroad locomotive will also be out and on display. A used book sale will be held in the historic barn, and you’ll find other smaller activities inside and out. It will certainly make for an excellent way to spend a Saturday!
The grounds open at 10AM and close at 3PM; food will be available beginning at 11AM.
Later this year, the museum will hold our Cruisin’ the Museum Car Show on June 8, and Harvest Festival will be October 5 and 6. There will be other smaller events in the works as well, including the Annual Food Truck event on August 25, Christmas in July on July 20, and presentations throughout the year.
Follow the museum on Facebook and visit their website to stay up to date with the activities. The crew is excited to get this season underway and hope to see you all soon!