Posts in Lyons
Scarlet Thread Youth Center - Lyons

Scarlet Thread Ministries is a youth focused ministry that exists to connect with youth by helping to meet the spiritual, social and physical needs of middle and high school youth throughout Wayne County, New York.

These lasting connections are made in after-school Youth Centers and through purposeful events and service projects. Our desire is to help teens make a lifelong connection with Christ and with the local Church. From tutoring, to Bible studies, to recreation and regional events, we are committed to demonstrating Christ’s love as we meet youth where they are.

phone 315-294-3669

Wayne County Museum of History

The museum is housed in the former Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's residence built in 1856 and used until 1960. The 24 cells are still intact with the original inmate art work on the walls. Learn the stories of some of the inmates that served time at the jail, and tour the three floors of exhibition space, such as Lyons Pottery & Clyde Glass, the Military Room which spans the War of 1812 to Vietnam War, a Child's 1856 bedroom and much more. The museum is located at 21 Butternut Street; a short walk up from lock #27.

Trail of Hope

The Trail of Hope – part of Trail Works’ Forever Wild for Everyone project – is handicap accessible and open to people of all ages and abilities. It has been dedicated to Jim Tuscher (Lyons Class of 1957), who had spent his life as an advocate for people with disabilities, and to Leigh Ann Henry (Lyons Class of 2006), who, due to an injury sustained in an auto accident, is now confined to her wheelchair.

Galen Historical Society

The Galen Historical Society was founded in 1976 as one of several initiatives by the local community to observe the bicentennial birthday of the United States of America. Communities that did not have a historical society were encouraged to form one, and Clyde and Galen responded.

Phone 315-923-7150

Ohmann Theatre

The Ohmann Theatre was built in 1915 by Burt Ohmann in Lyons, New York. Burt operated the theatre through the 1930's. His sons Robert and Myron took over the management of the theatre together through the following twenty years. Robert continued to run the theatre as the sole proprietor and theatre manager until the late 1980's. In 2005 his oldest son Bob brought the theatre back to the Ohmann family with a complete reconstruction.

Phone (315) 946-4604

H.G. Hotchkiss Building

The H. G. Hotchkiss Prize Medal Essential Oil Company was founded by Hiram Hotchkiss with his brother Leman in the early 1800’s.  The current building on 95 Water Street was built in 1884 on the banks of the original Erie Canal.  H. G. Hotchkiss produced internationally famous mint oils bottled in glass containers made in Clyde, New York.

Phone 315-946-4596

Lyons Community Center

The Lyons Community Center is committed to continuously providing a Safe and Enjoyable atmosphere for recreational and social activities which all residents within the community can benefit from. By fulfilling this commitment, they are offering regular programs and hosting special events that cater to all age groups and interests within the community.

Blue Cut Nature Center

Blue Cut Nature Center Trails is a 1.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lyons, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.