OUR BEGINNING
On Thursday, March 24, 2004 Arcanum residents William Gunder, David & JoAnne Hill, Fred & Carolyn Troutwine, Keith Furlong and Anita Short first met to organize an historical society, encompassing Arcanum and the surrounding area. On June 15, 2004, the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society, Inc. was established.
| First Officers: | First Board of Directors: |
| President: Keith Furlong | Rodman Brown |
| Vice President: Fred Troutwine | Bill Gunder |
| Treasurer: Lois Eilerman | Wendell Miller |
| Recording Secretary: Pat Jones | John Trigg |
| Corresponding Secretary: Barbara Deis |
The Society purchased the Arcanum Wayne Trail Grange Building at 123 W. George St. on November 24, 2004, procuring a physical working and display space for the organization. A program schedule has been developed for the public to attend and enjoy.