Author: Gene Bavis

Cobblestone Masonry Program – Dec. 15 at 2 PM

Cobblestone Masonry Program – Dec. 15 at 2 PM

We had a great turn out for this presentation on Monday afternoon, 11/18, BUT we know that some people were unable to attend, so we are offering the program again on Sunday afternoon, December...

Wreaths Across America Ceremony & WHS Open House – December 14, 2024

Wreaths Across America Ceremony & WHS Open House – December 14, 2024

The Wreaths Across America program for Walworth, NY will be held at NOON at the Walworth Cemetery on Sherburne Road.  Following the ceremony, the Walworth Historical Society invites the public to visit our historical...

Lunch and Program – November 18, 2024 at Noon

Lunch and Program – November 18, 2024 at Noon

On Monday, November 18 at Noon, the Walworth Historical Society will serve a FREE lunch consisting of homemade soups, bread, crackers, beverages and dessert followed by a program presented by Walworth Town Historian, Gene...

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 Our float won first...

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 & 2025 – Please ADD to your calendar – 10/22 update

Program Meeting Dates for 2024 & 2025 – Please ADD to your calendar – 10/22 update

PLEASE ADD THESE DATES TO YOUR CALENDAR! – updated 10/22/24 The following are dates in which the Walworth Historical Society plans to have events that are OPEN to the public.  Specifics are being planned...