Wayne County Historical Museum — Attraction in Richmond

Was looking for something new to try out and definitely glad I stumbled across this. As soon as we entered we were greeted by a very friendly employee who gave us a bit of info about the items on display. My husband and teen daughter loved all they had on display. I loved that they had the houses on site. It was definitely a step back in time. My daughter was even enjoying hunting for all the hidden mummies in displays. As we were leaving I saw the memorial next to the bell. I wish there had been more info on it as I am not from the area. It definitely sparked my curiosity though and as soon as we got home I looked up the Death in a Sunny Street. The actual book was online to read so I read it last night. It is definitely a heartbreaking story. Great place to visit and the price is perfect for what is there. Will be back in the...

Wedding Reception for 300 guests (August 29, 2015)

Jim Harlan, their staff and volunteers made for a perfect wedding reception for our Daughter and her newlywed Husband and 300 guests. They kept the entire museum open during the festivities and we had a large number of compliments from our guests, both local and out of state, about how much they enjoyed the Museum and grounds both before and after the wedding party arrived. It was the perfect venue with air conditioned areas for those who wanted to get out of the heat and a rented 30 x 30 framed tent in the courtyard drive for dancing the evening away. If we had it to do all over again--we wouldn't change a thing. Wonderful people, stayed and supported throughout the entire event, and a beautiful and historic venue ... what more would...

Outside buildings of antique cars, farm implements, carriage house, pioneer log cabin, bakery, printing shop etc. The main house (150 yrs old) has a basement of civil war memorabilia, cobbler shop, film history and so much more. The main floor is full of pre historic artifacts including mastidon tooth, arrowheads etc. Of special interest is the mummy and his x-rayd image. The best museum...well worth the $7.00 admission charge and reasonable gift shop (donated antique glassware etc for sale to support further museum finds). A must see in...