Author: Gene Bavis

The May 2018 Newsletter has been added to the Past Newsletters page.  It contains many stories and announcements, but some of the special ones are “Wick’s Hardware,” a story by Gilbert Smith about 3921 Walworth Ontario...

On Sunday, October 7 from 2 PM until 4 PM, the Walworth Historical Society will hold it’s Fall Open House at the Museum at 2257 Academy St., Walworth.  In addition to our regular and...

The Walworth Historical Society is open Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 – 4 PM during June, July, August, & September (except closed on July 1 & September 2).  Please consider stopping by to visit...

Why would a person leave his family home and move across the ocean to a country with an unfamiliar language and an unknown life?  What would cause a person to willingly commit himself to...

The May Newsletter was sent recently.   Members should have received it by E-mail or the USPS.  To keep current, please consider joining (or renewing your membership). This issue, in addition to regular features,...

Vaughn and Linda Pembroke recently loaned the WHS some photos that came from Vaughn’s parents home.  A few of them have been posted on the Historic Photo Gallery page.  The Walworth Historical Society wants to borrow...

The Walworth Town Historian and Officers of the Walworth Historical Society have been invited to make a presentation to the Walworth Town Board on Thursday, April 19 at 7 PM at the Walworth Town Hall....

Agenda for May 21 at the Lodge in Ginegaw Park, Penfield Road, Walworth 6:15 Pot Luck Dinner (ham, rolls & beverages provided.  Bring a dish to pass and your own table service) 7:00 Annual...

WHS members who are willing to serve on the Nominating committee, please contact Jessie Keymel ASAP WHS members who are willing to serve as an officer or trustee OR on various committees, please contact...

It has come to our attention that we made a mistake on the date for the Walworth Festival in the Park in our newsletter.  The Festival will be July 27 and 28, 2018.  The...