Museum of Wayne County History
21 Butternut Street, Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-4943
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The Haunting
In 1860, William Fee was convicted of the murder of an unknown woman and sentenced to hang. Now it's your turn to investigate the 24 cells of the former Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's residence, complete with original inmate artwork on the walls, and see for yourself if William Fee – the only man hanged in Wayne County – is still walking the cellblock.
The Museum is located in the 1856 Wayne County Jail and sheriff's residence. There are 13 rooms of exhibition space and a seasonal Carriage House. William Fee was hanged right in the jail in 1860.
Contact:
21 Butternut Street
Lyons, NY 14489
P: (315) 946-4943
Opportunities for visitors:
Ghost hunts and paranormal investigations (max, 6 people) by appointment.
Days/times of operation:
Paranormal investigations by appointment.
Guided historical and haunted tours (ask about the hauntings) available Tuesday-Friday from 10-4pm (June - August, additional hours on Saturday from 9-1pm). No restriction on group size.
Haunted History Walks through the village are available in the fall. Special fall events.
Costs:
Historical/Haunted Tours: $5/adult, $3/student, members free.
Paranormal Investigations: Call for more information.
Handicap Accessible:
Yes
TV shows aired on:
Haunted Collector - Season 3, Episode 7
Paranormal of Watertown (POW) Investigation
Brother Frank TV: Haunted Wayne County Jail
