Two Months of Wayne 175th!
With May 2022 coming to a close, it seems like the perfect time to reflect on the beginning of our year-long commemoration of the 175th anniversary of Wayne Township's establishment. Our festivities...
This Month in Wayne History – The Morris Canal Opens!
Along with the virtual content offered on our website,- map, timeline, blog, Wayne Wednesdays, and more- we are so excited to be partnering with TAPInto Wayne for a series of 13 monthly articles (April...
Probate Inventories and the Material World of Wayne
By: Tessa Payer, Museum Specialist at the Wayne Museum and Staff Member of the Passaic County Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs On this day in 1807, Richard Van Riper died. While, in life,...
Getting to Know ‘Mad’ Anthony Wayne
By: Chris Jenner - Intern at the Wayne Museum & Tessa Payer, Museum Specialist at the Wayne Museum and Staff Member of the Passaic County Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs The kick-off...
This Month in Wayne History- The Establishment of a New Township
Along with the virtual content offered on our website,- map, timeline, blog, Wayne Wednesdays, and more- we are so excited to be partnering with TAPInto Wayne for a series of 13 monthly articles (April...
Welcome to the Wayne Museum Blog!
Hello all! We are so excited to bring you even more historical content and research here on our blog! Stay tuned for deep dives into archives and objects, fun facts about Wayne Township, biographies of...