Museum of Wayne County History

06/21/2026

This guy is a tourist in his own town! We just can't thank him enough for all he does for local history. Kudos to Mark L. De Cracker for getting Allyn Perry resident of Lock 56 grocery on board the Seneca Chief! For painting so many historical Mural Mania murals. For helping with the white pine dedication and for creating the back drop for our Bloodlines exhibit at the Museum of Wayne County History

06/21/2026

Happy Juneteenth. What does freedom mean to you?

06/21/2026

Get on your boat-making hats, after touring the Seneca Chief, and join in this fin-tastic event!

So - What is a People-Powered Boat Race - you wonder?

First some details about the race coming up on July 11 at Oak Park Marina.

A Huron People-Powered Boat Race – Celebrating and Making History!

Cardboard, plastic bottles, plastic tubs, milk jugs, orange juice cartons, aluminum cans, rope, twine, duct tape, water proof glue, decals, water proof paint (decorations are nice!), flags, boas, banners, and other trimmings are just some of the materials needed to construct a floatable racing craft. You will need some sort of paddle to propel the vessel that is appropriate for you and the vessel. You could use your arms, but that may alter your balance and speed.

Using the above materials to create a fun, spirited, thematic homemade boat is just the kind of vessel that is encouraged to compete in the Huron Bicentennial People-Powered Boat Race. This event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Oak Park Marina on the east side of Great Sodus Bay. Registration is from 9:30 11:00 am. Races will begin 11:30 am. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Registration is FREE!

While homemade boats – the wackier the better – are ideally what will make this day a historically memorable and even hysterically memorable event, commercial boats – kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards – are welcome. All boats must be decorated. Costumes are optional but certainly do add to the flavor of the day and your craft.

All ages may participate. There are three levels: Youth – 12 and under; Teen – 13 to 18; and Adult – 19 and up.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories for each level: fastest; funniest; best decorated; best costume; best sinking; and most historic/patriotic.

July 11 (rain date July 12)
Oak Park Marina 6483 Catchpole Shore, Huron, NY
Registration: 9:30 – 11:00 am. Races begin 11:30 am.
All participants must race with a life jacket. Please bring your own.
Food will be available for purchase.
To register visit: https://form.jotform.com/260796253743061

This event is sponsored by the Town of Huron, Save Our Sodus, and Oak Park Marina & Resort, LLC.

To get started on designing your boat - visit https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-Cardboard-Boat/ where the image for this post came from. You will get an idea of how to get started - then do some shipwright detective work of your own to determine the design that fits you the best. Above all - aim to have fun!!!

Town of Huron, NY
Save Our Sodus
Oak Park Marina & Resort

06/21/2026

Marion cemetery has some beautiful old stones.

Headstones and History

Join us on Sunday, June 28th at 3:00 PM at the Soldiers Monument in Marion Cemetery for a guided walking tour of historic headstones, presented by Jen Hunter. With her deep appreciation for cemetery artistry, she will highlight the symbolism, craftsmanship, and stories carved into the stones, bringing their details and meaning to life.

06/19/2026

Visiting the Seneca Chief today? Make sure to save time for a kayak rental! Single and tandem kayaks will be available, so save your spot early. Don't miss your chance to join the boat on the water! 🛶

Click here to visit our events page and rent your kayak through the Juneteenth Celebration event! https://shorturl.at/16awP

06/19/2026

Our Friends from Buffalo Maritime Center made it to Town of Lyons, NY . Come visit 9am to 2pm or 4pm to 7pm. 3:30 pm Juneteenth Freedom Celebration!!!! What does freedom mean to you?

06/19/2026

The Museum will be closing early today to celebrate the return voyage of the Seneca Chief. Our hours will be 10am-3pm, so be sure to come up and say "hi" during that time!

06/18/2026

Get creative on the water with this fun event.!

So - What is a People-Powered Boat Race - you wonder?

First some details about the race coming up on July 11 at Oak Park Marina.

A Huron People-Powered Boat Race – Celebrating and Making History!

Cardboard, plastic bottles, plastic tubs, milk jugs, orange juice cartons, aluminum cans, rope, twine, duct tape, water proof glue, decals, water proof paint (decorations are nice!), flags, boas, banners, and other trimmings are just some of the materials needed to construct a floatable racing craft. You will need some sort of paddle to propel the vessel that is appropriate for you and the vessel. You could use your arms, but that may alter your balance and speed.

Using the above materials to create a fun, spirited, thematic homemade boat is just the kind of vessel that is encouraged to compete in the Huron Bicentennial People-Powered Boat Race. This event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Oak Park Marina on the east side of Great Sodus Bay. Registration is from 9:30 11:00 am. Races will begin 11:30 am. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Registration is FREE!

While homemade boats – the wackier the better – are ideally what will make this day a historically memorable and even hysterically memorable event, commercial boats – kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards – are welcome. All boats must be decorated. Costumes are optional but certainly do add to the flavor of the day and your craft.

All ages may participate. There are three levels: Youth – 12 and under; Teen – 13 to 18; and Adult – 19 and up.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories for each level: fastest; funniest; best decorated; best costume; best sinking; and most historic/patriotic.

July 11 (rain date July 12)
Oak Park Marina 6483 Catchpole Shore, Huron, NY
Registration: 9:30 – 11:00 am. Races begin 11:30 am.
All participants must race with a life jacket. Please bring your own.
Food will be available for purchase.
To register visit: https://form.jotform.com/260796253743061

This event is sponsored by the Town of Huron, Save Our Sodus, and Oak Park Marina & Resort, LLC.

To get started on designing your boat - visit https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-Cardboard-Boat/ where the image for this post came from. You will get an idea of how to get started - then do some shipwright detective work of your own to determine the design that fits you the best. Above all - aim to have fun!!!

Town of Huron, NY
Save Our Sodus
Oak Park Marina & Resort

06/18/2026

Can't wait to host the BMC Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief for another fun and educational visit to Wayne County...June 18 and 19 in Lyons. Sponsored by Town of Lyons Main Street Program Lyons Elk Lodge #869 Lyons Heritage Society . Rain or Shine, come on down Thurs to Tree dedication and presentation at Elks Lodge. Then on Friday morning, student and family groups and 3:30 to 7 celebration . Lots of history and fun, wrapped up in one.

06/17/2026

The Museum of Wayne County History will be closed on July 4th, but be sure to go visit the Clyde Blockhouse to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Learn about the beginnings of the nation with the Friends of the Blockhouse. 🇺🇸