2023 Wayne County NY Bicentennial
OUR FINAL PROJECT
Wayne County Bicentennial Mural on the Thatcher Company building on Rt. 104 in Williamson, NY
The BICENTENNIAL MURAL: From Wish List to Wall to Book
We are excited to announce the completion of the Bicentennial mural hosted by Thatcher Company of New York.
HOW TO SAFELY VIEW THE MURAL
In-Person: Our official viewing location hosted by the Williamson McDonald's (4090 Pearsall St. Williamson).
For your safety and the safety of Thatcher employees, please do not access Thatcher property to view this mural. McDonald's has a clean and comfortable dining room and patio where you can view the art. You can also park there and walk up the sidewalk to the south side of Rt. 104 to get a little closer. Thank you to McDonald's for allowing us to use this location to view and promote our amazing mural.
Again, for your safety, please do not attempt to cross Rt. 104 to view this mural.
In a Book! (See below). Details about this mural are now available in a beautifully designed, and expertly written print-on-demand book available to purchase through this website. Over 100 pages of detailed photos and descriptions bring this mural and our county's history to life as a living legacy of the artistry and variety of significant contributions made by our community.
New Commemorative Books:
The Wayne County, NY Bicentennial Mural & Gazette
This Mural version contains close up photos and detailed historic information about the Mural.
This Combo version combines both Mural descriptions and Gazette articles.
This version is the Gazette only with articles and photos remembering the many projects and events that took place during the yearlong celebration.
Sales Information
The Mural and Combo books will be available in softcover ($30 & $40 respectively) or hardcover ($37 & $47 respectively). The Gazette book will be available in softcover only ($10). Orders must be place online.
Volunteers who contributed to a Bicentennial event or project will be sent an email with a voucher discount code for a $10 discount on the purchase of one these books. Contact Us with questions about this process.
The Wayne County Historical Society does not have an inventory of books to buy in person but can help you purchase a copy if you do not want to buy online. Proceeds will benefit all Wayne County historical societies through the Wayne historians organization (WayneHistorians.org). Each order is printed on demand via LuLu.com and will include applicable taxes, shipping and handling fees. Thank you for your interest and your patience.
Bicentennial
In 2019, Wayne County established and supported a Committee of dedicated municipal and volunteer historians from local towns, villages, and historical societies to create a committee that would plan and produce many projects and events leading up to and during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the County, and even beyond...
The above icons for WayneCounty200.com website, Facebook page (now Historic to the Core), Instagram and YouTube accounts help to document all their wonderful accomplishments.
This Wayne County Historical Society webpage offers another opportunity to commemorate and remember the lasting legacy made possible through the MANY WONDERFUL SPONSORS listed below who supported these efforts.
Thank You to these amazing
Bicentennial Sponsors!
General Wayne
History Buff
Erie Canawler
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With additional support from:
Augustus L. and Jennie D. Hoffman Foundation • C.H. Stuart Foundation • De & De Party Rentals • Dobbins Contracting • Lyons Community Center • Ohmann Theatre • Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation, Inc. • Wayne County Board of Supervisors • Wayne County Historical Society & Museum • Wayne County Tourism