Walworth Historical Society and Museum in Walworth, NY
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...
We try to add something new at least once a month, so please come visit us on a regular basis. The most recent update was the November 2017 Newsletter being added to Past Newsletters. Highlights...
Things slow down during the winter months at the Walworth Historical Society, BUT we are available for researchers and other visitors BY APPOINTMENT. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact WHS...
On Sunday, April 8 at 2 PM the Walworth Historical Society will host a “roundtable” program beginning at 2 PM. Moderated by Town Historian, Gene Bavis, we will ask you to share your memories...
We have done this sort of program in the past, but it’s been a while. “Whatsit” is a cute little ditty meaning “What Is It?” We find objects that are not common in today’s...
This year is the 200th anniversary of the first shovel of dirt to build the Erie Canal. That took place in Rome, NY on July 4, 1817. To celebrate this event, I will be...
On Sunday, October 8, 2017 the Walworth Historical Society will hold it’s annual Fall Open House at the WHS Museum on Academy Street from 2 PM until 4 PM. Each year we try to...
Lifelong Walworth resident and WHS member, Joyce VanHaneghem passed away on July 8. Our sympathies to her family and friends. She was interviewed in our March 2016 Newsletter. That story is found here on...