WAYNESVILLE, OH -- Older than the state of Ohio, the village of Waynesville will be turning 225 years-old, and we are going to be celebrating with a BIRTHDAY PARTY! 

We’re gearing up with history displays, a boxed set of Waynesville History cards for purchase and treats for our guests. Come join us and experience a place that offers a fascinating combination of history and culture . 

This “Antiques Capital of the Midwest” and “Home of the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival” is a microcosm of our American heritage with its dreams and accomplishments. Today, on the main street and side streets of Waynesville, you will find a combination of shops that provide something for everyone. 

In addition to the antique shops and malls, Waynesville offers home decor, farmhouse style, boutiques and gift shops plus charming restaurants and Young’s Jersey Ice Cream. Bring the family to spend a leisurely time dropping shop to shop and experiencing all this small town shopping and dining experience we have to offer.

Party details to be announced. Cake for sure will be abundant!

Shops on Main Street will decorating and preparing for all of our special events.

• History Fact: Samuel Heighway founded Waynesville in 1797 and thought his town would become the capital of the Northwest Territory. A dream that never materialized. But Waynesville did grow up to be one of the most historically unique tourist spots in Southern Ohio. Samuel’s house was the first house built in Waynesville; a log cabin. He purchased his land for $1.25 per acre outside of town and $6.00 per acre inside town.
• Waynesville was one of the stops on the Underground Railroad. Homes dotted the way through town as stopping points for escaped Slaves from the South. Ohio was a critical pathway toward Detroit and Canada.
• The Seth Haines house, built in 1855 has a tower that was used as a lookout point to watch for both escaped slaves and their pursuers while the Underground Railroad was in full use.
• Waynesville had a great fire on Main Street April 7, 1990. The fire was started by children playing with matches in the broom factory. It almost leveled the entire block. Women formed bucket brigades to assist the local firemen as well as fire companies from Harveysburg and Morrow, Ohio.
• Lilly’s Corner Mall is located at the site of Kier’s Motors (1956) and the Waynesville Theater.

PARTICIPATING SHOPS:

BUCKEYE CHARM

CANADA GOOSE GALLERY

• * Waynesville History Memorabilia Display.
  * P Buckley Moss art prints and original watercolor display of Waynesville landmarks painted by the artist
  * Museum at the Friends Home storyteller will be in the gallery from 11:00am-4:30 PM sharing information about the history of Waynesville
  * Birthday Treats

HOME GIRL DECOR

LILLY’S CORNER MALL

THE LOOKING GLASS

THE PEDDLER HOUSE

WENDY’S TREASURES

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