Garden Perennials

Walk among three acres of flowers and display gardens on this picturesque location in the country located 3 miles south of Wayne on Highway 15.  The garden features flowering perennials, including Asiatic lilies and various wildflowers.  Nursery plots displaying mature plants, which allow customers to visualize what their gardens will look like.  The plants are divided and potted for visiting or mail order customers.

 

Planetarium

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium is located on the Wayne State College campus in the Carhart Science Building (south entrance).  A series of programs is held during the year on Sunday afternoons, beginning in November.  The programs are announced publicly.  Special shows for groups of 15 or more may be arranged.  Call 402-375-7324 for more information.

 

Wayne County Museum

The Wayne County museum is housed in the Rollie Ley mansion, built in the 1890's.  The home reflects a Victorianized Colonial style and features original woodwork, carvings and turn-of-the -century items of historical interest.  The home contains four original marble coal-burning fireplaces, a built-in bookcase with curved glass doors, and several stained glass and beveled glass windows.  The museum features a clock that was used in the first Wayne County Courthouse at LaPorte.  Other items include a desk designed for the Chicago World Fair in 1893 and memorabilia from several historical wars.  The basement is stocked full of farm-related and primitive items from around the area.  The museum is open Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm May through September.  School and private tours can also be scheduled by appointment.  For more information, call 402-375-3075 or 402-375-4315. 

 

Ashfalls Fossil Beds State Historical Park

A fossil site of international significance left intact for public viewing including complete three-dimensional fossil mammal skeletons.  Barrel-bodied rhinos, 3-toed horses, llama-like camels and sabre-toothed deer entombed by a Pompeii-like event 10,000,000 years ago. 

 

Wayne Chicken Show          July 13 and 14, 2007

The Wayne Chicken Show is a fun event that provides a relaxed atmosphere and friendly environment for the whole family.  It is held annually on the second Saturday in July.  The Show hatched in 1981, when the Wayne Regional Arts Council cooked up ideas for an arts show.  The theme of chickens was chosen for three main reasons.  First, nearly everyone has knowledge and familiarity with chickens.  Chickens can also be considered with humor, and the potential for art materials related to the theme is promising.  Activities start Friday night before the Chicken Show with Henoween (all Hen's Eve), a festival that was added in 1991.  Participants may participate in many events including an "egg"normous parade, hilarious chicken related contests, games, dancing, and entertainment.  Test your "Cluck-nology" at the 2007 Wayne Chicken Show!