GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Museum is inviting history buffs, trivia lovers, and competitive spirits to put their knowledge to the test at an exciting Trivia Night on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 116 N. William Street, Goldsboro. Teams of up to four participants will compete across five…… read more »
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Think You’re a Trivia Master? Prove It at the Wayne County Museum!
Wayne County Museum Honoring Three Local Legends at 2025 Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Wayne County Museum is set to host the highly anticipated 2025 Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will honor three individuals who have made significant contributions to the heritage and progress of Wayne County, recognizing their lasting impact on the…… read more »
Wayne County Museum Hosting May Day Festival
The Wayne County Museum is hosting a May Day Festival from 1 p.m. to 3 on Apr. 12, at 116 N. William Street, in downtown Goldsboro. … read more »
Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration Being Held
The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition is hosting a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration at 11 a.m. on the second floor of the Wayne County Museum. … read more »
Wayne County Museum Hosting Black History Event
The James and Pine Streets Historic Business District will present a program on the Black Business District that existed for a century in Goldsboro at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Wayne County Museum, at 116 N. William Street. … read more »
Wayne County Museum Director Passes Away
Jennifer Kuykendall, the Executive Director of the Wayne County Museum, passed on Nov. 29. She was 57.
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Wayne County Museum Showing Documentary on History of 4th Fighter Wing
The Wayne County Museum, located at 116 N. William St., is showing the documentary “Eagle Squadrons to Strike Eagles: The History of the 4th Fighter Wing,” at 3 p.m. on Saturday. … read more »
New Book Restores A Piece of Black History to Rightful Place in U.S. History
Nearly 160 years later, a lost piece of American Civil War history has been discovered that further proves the integral role African Americans have in shaping U.S. history.… read more »
Black History Exhibit on Display at Wayne County Museum
The Wayne County Museum’s 2024 Black History exhibit “Rooted in Faith” is now on display. … read more »
Wayne County Museum Placed on National Registry of Historic Places
The Wayne County Museum building was recently honored by being placed on The National Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed in 1927 by the Goldsboro Woman’s Club and served as a clubhouse for the organization and as USO headquarters during WWII. The Register is the nation’s official list of buildings, objects, sites, and…… read more »
