W.W. Denslow: The Wonderful Illustrator from Franklin County | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, Chambersburg
October 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday October 25th, 2026 * 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Doors open at 8:30 AM
Before photographers came sketch artists.
Before Oz, W.W. Denslow brought Franklin County to life.
See more than 60 properties he sketched.
Join Franklin County Visitors Bureau for the Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County Bus Tour and discover Franklin County through the eyes of the W.W. Denslow, before his brought The Wizard of Oz alive in his illustrations of the famous Frank Baum book.
Travel in comfort aboard a deluxe motorcoach as research historian and certified genealogist Pam Anderson shares her insights of more than 60 properties sketched by Denslow for the 1878 publication, McCauley’s Illustrated History of Franklin County.
Enjoy spectacular fall foliage, fascinating stories, visits to locations featured in his drawings, a delicious buffet lunch at Waynesboro Country Club, and exclusive giveaways.
Your ticket includes:
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Guided deluxe motorcoach tour
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Buffet lunch
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Commemorative booklet featuring 60+ Denslow-sketched properties
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Door prizes and surprises inspired by Oz
Seats are limited for this one-of-a-kind journey through Franklin County architecture and art, history and autumn beauty!
Reserve your seat(s) HERE
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