Author: Gene Bavis

Thank you Business Sponsors

Thank you Business Sponsors

We’d like to thank our Business Sponsors for helping to support our mission of Preserving and Presenting Local History.  Current Business Sponsors are: Walworth Wine & Spirits Tops Plaza, 2140 Walworth Penfield Rd, Walworth,...

Early Automobilism by Sharon Leahy – September 16, 2024

Early Automobilism by Sharon Leahy – September 16, 2024

Please join us on Monday 9/16/24 at 7 PM at the Lodge in Ginegaw Park to learn about some of the interesting events that occurred in the late 1890’s and early 1900’s with respect...

Walworth Festival in the Park – July 26 & 27, 2024

Walworth Festival in the Park – July 26 & 27, 2024

Seeking volunteers to help with our WHS Float and to staff our table during the festival.  Can you help?  Contact us at walworthnyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Details from the Walworth Lions Club:  https://www.facebook.com/Walworthlions  

Monday, May 13, 2024 – 6 PM Potluck Dinner and Annual Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2024 – 6 PM Potluck Dinner and Annual Meeting

Monday, May 13 at the Lodge in Ginegaw Park, Penfield Road, Walworth Please arrive around 6 PM and bring a dish to pass and your own table service.  The WHS will provide ham, rolls...

April 15, 2024 – 7 PM – Historic Women of Wayne County by Rosa Fox

April 15, 2024 – 7 PM – Historic Women of Wayne County by Rosa Fox

On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7 PM at the Lodge in Ginegaw Park, Huron Town Historian, Rosa Fox will present a program highlighting women from each of Wayne County’s towns that made a...

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...

Program Meeting Dates for 2024 – Please ADD to your calendar – 6/14 update

Program Meeting Dates for 2024 – Please ADD to your calendar – 6/14 update

PLEASE ADD THESE DATES TO YOUR CALENDAR! – updated 6/14/24 The following are dates in which the Walworth Historical Society plans to have events that are OPEN to the public.  Specifics are being planned...

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...