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The sweet story behind Abbott’s Candies
Abbott’s Candies isn’t just a familiar Wayne County favorite for old-fashioned confections like caramels, chocolates and other sweet treats. It’s also the oldest candy store in Indiana. Founder W.C. Abbott worked as a traveling salesman before opening his own restaurant back in his hometown of Hagerstown, developing recipes along the…
Richmond / Wayne County Indiana is a one-stop destination for shopping
Shopping small is especially meaningful. Following the historic floods that affected Cambridge City, Hagerstown and surrounding areas, every purchase from a locally owned business helps support jobs, families and the continued recovery of our communities. Whether you visit on Small Business Saturday or plan a holiday shopping getaway anytime during…
Immerse in a Treasure Hunting Experience along Richmond/Wayne County, Indiana’s Antique Alley Trail
The hub of the Antique Alley Trail is alive and well, and Wayne County, Indiana is in the heart of it all. Visitors consistently flock to quaint towns such as Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown and Richmond, where treasure hunting is in full swing year round. There’s a renewal of energy…
Special Valentine Dinners, Events and Treats
February 1 – 28 Special Valentine Drinks Legato Coffeehouse, 101 W. Main St., Cambridge City, IN ● 765-312-8032 Legatocoffeehouse@gmail.com Heart & Soul – A classic vanilla latte with either espresso or matcha, topped with pink raspberry cold foam. Cheek to Cheek – New cherry & almond syrup in your choice…
Celebrating Black History Month in Wayne County
Home to Indiana’s earliest African-American settlement, Wayne County is proud of its rich Black history and heritage. Even two centuries after its operation, legend and lore still continue to surround stories about the Underground Railroad. This clandestine network provided shelter and assistance to thousands of individuals escaping the bonds of…
Wonderful Wayne County wedding venues
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air! If a wedding is in your future this year, Richmond and Wayne County are home to a collection of beautiful, memorable — and sometimes even unconventional — venues to consider. Isn’t it romantic? If your heart’s set on going to the chapel…
Celebrate America 250 by Exploring the Old National Road for an immersive Wayne County history lesson
Running directly through Wayne County from the Ohio state line to Dublin, Indiana, the Old National Road offers a unique 25-mile stretch of shops, restaurants and historically significant sites to discover. And with America celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026, there’s no better time to set a course to explore…
Richmond’s Reid Center offers a rare window of opportunity to admire some amazing Tiffany stained glass art
Like his dad Charles Lewis Tiffany of Tiffany & Co. jewelry fame, Louis Comfort Tiffany found his own way to make the world a little more beautiful. Opening his own New York City-based art glass studio in 1885, Louis produced a vibrant inventory of “favrile” (i.e. made by hand) stained-glass…
