FOUNDER'S WING (Main Wing)

This wing (the original museum) has been named the Founder's Wing in memory of the dedicated ladies who were instrumental in the conception and creation of the museum. Displayed in this wing is a Victorian Palor along with memorabilia belonging to former governor William H. Avery.
The wing also houses a wonderful pictorial record of the City of Wakefield since its founding in 1869.

FOUNDER'S WING (Lower Level)

This wing displays a Shoe Cobbler's Shop, an Old Country Store, a Collection of Telephones, a One Room School House, Wild Bill Hickok Trunk, and Turn of the century Country Kitchen/ Pantry along with other displays.

BERNER WING (West Wing)

This wing is divided into two sections. The first contains a Children's Corner. Displayed are a collection of antique toys, children books, games, dolls, wagons, and clothes. The second area host a collection of turn of the century furniture, china, and decorative dishes.

BERNER WING (Lower Level)

This wing is home to a variety of artifacts. Here you can find a collection of Military uniforms, American flags, and local Organizations and Clubs memorabilia. This level also contains a collection of salt and pepper shakers, bells and fishing tackle, Native American and African artifacts, local business giveaway advertisements, and standing albums paying tribute to local area athletes and veterans of all military conflicts.

RAU WING (North Wing)

This wing is referred to as the textile wing. Here you will find on display vintage clothing, and hats staged among pieces of furniture once belonging to early settlers of the community. This display is changed twice a year - in the Fall and in the Spring. This wing also contains our collection of quilts and a collection of 3,000 brooches.

RAU WING (Lower Level)

This wing is home to Wakefield School history. Here you can find a collection of yearbooks, and Blue Bomber memorabilia. Standing albums of alumni class pages display important events, etc. of the individual classes. This wing also houses the trappings and records of the St. John and George Episcopal Church, Wakefield genealogy records, obituaries, and newspaper archives dating back to the 1870's.