Category: Past

March 18, 2024 at 7 PM – Walworth Photos, Old and New by Bob Mogray

March 18, 2024 at 7 PM – Walworth Photos, Old and New by Bob Mogray

On Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7 PM at the Lodge in Ginegaw Park, WHS Vice President and chief photographer, Bob Mogray will present photos of the Walworth Area, some old, some new.  The...

A Travelogue of 6 Museums in the NE with Gene & Liz – Sunday, 12/10/23 – 2 PM

A Travelogue of 6 Museums in the NE with Gene & Liz – Sunday, 12/10/23 – 2 PM

Many people know that Gene & Liz LOVE to travel in their RV and visit historic sites and museums whenever possible.  In October, they did a 7 day, 5 state, 6 museum adventure.  They’ve...

Open House at the WHS on 12/16, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Open House at the WHS on 12/16, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Please join us at the Walworth Cemetery at Noon on 12/16 for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony.  Following the ceremony YOU are invited to the Walworth Historical Society, 2257 Academy Street, for seasonal refreshments...

Soup with Dick & Jane –  November 20, 2023 at Noon

Soup with Dick & Jane – November 20, 2023 at Noon

We have invited Cindy Russell from Newark to share the story of the Dick and Jane reading books at our November 20 meeting.  Our program that day will include a FREE luncheon with several...

Fall Open House – October 1, 2023

Fall Open House – October 1, 2023

Theme is Dairy Farming.  Hours 2 PM to 4 PM. We will have displays (LOTS of dairy related artifacts) both inside and outside of the Museum related to farming, and especially Dairy Farming. We...

General Gordon Granger and Juneteenth – September 18, 2023 at 7 PM

General Gordon Granger and Juneteenth – September 18, 2023 at 7 PM

                      On Monday, September 18 at 7 PM, the Walworth Historical Society will host Bruce Farrington and Jim Paprocki to share the story of...

Wayne County Heritage Music Series Program #1 – June 15

Wayne County Heritage Music Series Program #1 – June 15

This is NOT a Walworth Historical Society Program, but rather a Wayne County Bicentennial Program that we believe some Walworth Historical Society members would enjoy.   Professor Jim Kimball and Folklorist Karen Canning will...

Annual Meeting/Dinner/Community Service Award/Program – May 15, 2023 – 6 PM

Annual Meeting/Dinner/Community Service Award/Program – May 15, 2023 – 6 PM

On Monday, May 15, we will gather at the Lodge in Ginegaw Park for a pot luck dinner at 6 PM.  Ham, Rolls, Butter and Beverages will be supplied.  Please bring a dish to...

Stories from Voices of Wayne County – April 17, 2023

Stories from Voices of Wayne County – April 17, 2023

                Amber Linson headed up the Voices of Wayne County book project for the Wayne County Bicentennial.  The Walworth Historical Society is proud to have her present a...