Upcoming Events at the John Hay Center

Willie Harlen, President of the WCHS from 1983 to 2009, will be celebrating his 90th birthday on November 22nd! Willie has been an integral figure here for decades and has done wonders to build the museum into what it is today. If you are interested in sending Willie a birthday card or well wishes, you are welcome to send them to The John Hay Center by November 20th and we will be sure that Willie gets them.

December 7th from 1-3PM is the Annual Jim Smoak Concert and Depot Open House.

Join us at The Depot Railroad Museum for the annual concert from Jim Smoak and the Louisiana Honeydrippers. There will be a variety of Country, Gospel, and Bluegrass music that includes banjo picking, guitar strumming, harmonica blowing, and of course, some singing!

There will be refreshments of cookies and cider for you to enjoy, as well as a chance to roam The Depot Railroad Museum and see the HO model trains in the basement!

Admission is only a monetary donation to The Depot.

Can you hear the sleigh bells? Visit The Depot to find out with our annual showing of The Polar Express. There will be free popcorn, cookies, and treats.

Attendance is free but donations are accepted! Show begins at 7:00pm

The Boo Bash will be held on October 25th from 5-6:30PM. Come in costume and treat or treat through the John Hay Center!

Join us for the Annual Jim Smoak concert at the Depot beginning at 12:00pm (Music begins at 1:00pm) and ending at 4:00pm. This event is open to the public, and admission is just a donation. This also serves as a Christmas Open House at The Depot Railroad Museum.

Join us for the annual showing of The Polar Express at The Depot. This event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. The movie starts at 7PM. Christmas pajamas are welcome!