Wakeman Archives will be closed today due to snow and ice on the driveway. Hope to see you soon!

We will be closed today due to the snow and ice on the driveway. Hopefully it will be better next week!

The Christmas Glass Class has been moved to Sunday, December 3rd at 1 P.M. at the Robbins House

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This will be the last Saturday that the Wakeman Archives will be open for the winter. We will continue to be open every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm weather permitting.

The theme is the coming of the canal to Waterville 180 years ago with the following characters: (1) Elijah Dodd (1806-1876) a Canal contractor who discusses the importance of the canal in settling Ohio. (2) Lewis Eastwood (1809-1883) An early constable and hotel owner recalls the travails of digging the canal. (3) Jane Shoemaker (1840-1935) who recalls her trip to and from Cincinnati. (4) Chauncey Crego (ca. 1825-1847) a Mexican War solider discusses the importance of the canal to national security. (5) Helen Haskins (1842-1886) Relates the effect of the canal on business (6) Capt. James Marston (1825-1894) Shares the challenges of a canal boat captain. (7) Carrie Ostrander (1856-1922) Recites her memories of operating a canal store (8) Marie Conrad (1889-1983) Recounts the dangers of skating on the canal (9) John G. Isham (1815-1901) Shares the benefits and drawbacks of the canal.

Private group

More information coming!

Tour tickets can be rescheduled for a future date and time. Cancellations that are not rescheduled are non-refundable. No cancellations or reschedules can be made less than 12 hours prior to the tour. 

“SEVERE WEATHER POLICY - Haunted Waterville is a rain or shine event and refunds are not available. The first half of each program occurs inside Robbins House Museum and the trolley is roofed. However, if severe weather prevents a trolley tour from taking place, ticket holders may be offered another tour on another date should tickets be available. Decisions as to cancellation will be made in real time at the event considering current weather conditions and recommendations from the National Weather Service.  If conditions improve, the tour will take place as soon as conditions permit. Each of the five tours for each night will require a separate decision on cancellation. Cancellation or delay of one tour will not necessarily cause cancellation of subsequent tours.  Please plan to attend at the time your tour is scheduled to obtain information about delay or cancellation. Thank you for your support of the Waterville Historical Society and Haunted Waterville Tours.”

We will be open today for anyone that wishes to come and research.

Private Group

More information to come!

Private Group: They will be using the parking lot and the patio for a fund raiser!

Monthy Meeting ——- Private Group