Author: Gene Bavis

“The Remarkable, Irresistible Erie” – October 14 at 2 PM

“The Remarkable, Irresistible Erie” – October 14 at 2 PM

The Wayne County Bicentennial is hosting a FREE concert of music and stories associated with the Erie Canal.  The is a professionally produced program which will be held at Sodus High School at 2...

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...

Join or Donate to the WHS using PayPal

Join or Donate to the WHS using PayPal

There have been requests for the Walworth Historical Society to make it possible for people to join or renew their memberships using PayPal or their credit cards.  Thanks to the talents of two 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...

HomeTown Heroes Banner Project

HomeTown Heroes Banner Project

Started in Spring of 2022 the Walworth HomeTown Heroes (WHTH) is currently in its 2nd year of action of helping to bring honor to the men & women that have served, not only our...

Hometown Heroes Recognition Program – November 3 at 6:30 PM

Hometown Heroes Recognition Program – November 3 at 6:30 PM

The Walworth HomeTown Heroes Committee and the Walworth Historical Society will hosting our 1st EVER Veterans Day Commemorative Celebration on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Walworth Fire Hall (Church Street Walworth) at 6:30...