WAYNESBORO INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2026 PROGRAMS, LAUNCHES NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
By The Daily Boro Staff
The mission of the Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Trust, which oversees the Industrial Museum, is to promote awareness and insights into the area’s rich industrial heritage. The organization recently announced its 2026 program schedule and also launched a new membership drive.
2026 Events
The first WAIHT-sponsored event is a lecture by Ray Harbaugh, who will present “The History of the Mason-Dixon Line,” at the Waynesboro Theatre at 7 pm on March 31. Harbaugh is a lifelong Waynesboro resident and a graduate of Penn State University, who earned several engineering degrees, including one in Land Surveying.
Harbaugh will present “an evening of stories and insights into local history,” WAIHT’s Industrial Times publication said. Harbaugh retired in 2021 and now spends his time researching his family history and the fascinating stories that relate to the Mason-Dixon Line.
WAIHT’s board of directors also announced two additional programs this year. The Annual Collectible Night takes place on June 20. This is a popular event that encourages locals to bring their collectibles for discussion and a show-and-tell.
On September 30, well-known local presenter Jeff Mace returns for another history WAIHT lecture. This talk will focus on clothing and shoes. Both the June and September events will begin at 7 pm.
Membership Drive
The Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Trust is a Pennsylvania non-profit organization, so donations and memberships are tax-deductible. WAIHT reminds its members and the public that it’s time to renew memberships or consider giving other monetary gifts to help sustain the organization’s mission. “Your 2026 gift will contribute to the museum’s continued growth and improvement,” WAIHT’s newsletter said.
“Last year’s membership season was a success. The Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Trust brought in enough to cover costs and a few upgrades during the year. We hope to do so again this year. Please renew your annual membership to help us reach this goal.”
Continued financial support helps WAIHT provide important industrial heritage information to residents of Waynesboro, as well as Antrim, Quincy, and Washington Townships. It also gives area visitors a peek into an impressive legacy of innovation and business success.
Donating to WAIHT is vital this year. The organization announced it has contracted to repair and replace the Industrial Museum’s roof. “The current roof is showing signs of significant age and needs to be replaced before damage occurs,” WAIHT said. “Membership fees and donations are essential for completing this work.”
Day-to-day activities that WAIHT oversees include the thoughtful collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and drawings related to local industrial history. Ongoing research, staging exhibitions, and promoting educational programming are integral facets of the organization’s mission. WAIHT also provides encouragement to the next generation of local workers to explore careers in industry.
Individual memberships start at $25, with opportunities for families, businesses, and benefactors to contribute higher sums. For more information about joining, call 717-762-4460 or mail a donation to P.O. Box 133, Waynesboro, PA 17268. The Industrial Museum is open on Tuesday mornings and select holiday weekends throughout the year and is located at 235 Philadelphia Avenue in Waynesboro.
