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SUMMARY:Local History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday\, October 14 at the Washington County Municipal Center\, 383 Broadway\, Fort Edward. The meeting is in the records room of the County Clerk’s area of Building A\, near the Historian’s office.  \nFollowing the discussion\, the group will cross the street to view the grave site of Duncan Campbell in Union Cemetery.  \nMembership in the Washington County Historical Society is encouraged but not required.   \nThe topic is the Ghost and Duncan Campbell. Discussion will include the role of The Black Watch in the French and Indian War\, the battle at Ticonderoga in 1759\, and the poem by Robert Louis Stevenson titled Ticonderoga: A Legend of the West Highlands. Duncan Campbell was wounded on the battlefield at Ticonderoga and died five days later at the hospital on Rogers Island in Fort Edward. Union Cemetery was his third interment.  \nFuture sessions of the club will feature topics related to the larger Adirondack area as well as works by local authors.  Upcoming discussions include: Floyd Bennett’s flight over the North Pole (meeting at airport); Harriet Bentley\, cartographer and artist; and Seneca Ray Stoddard\, photographer of the Adirondacks.  Contact Connie Harris Farrington at  conniehfarrington@outlook.com for further information. 
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/local-history-book-club-8/
LOCATION:Washington County Municipal Center\, 383 Broadway\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Farrington":MAILTO:connieandLee@roadrunner.com
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SUMMARY:Victory Day in Washington County
DESCRIPTION:On October 17\, 1777\, British General John Burgoyne surrendered following his defeat in the Battles of Saratoga\, a victory widely recognized as the turning point of the American Revolution. Celebrate the 249th anniversary of this surrender with an afternoon and evening of history\, remembrance\, and celebration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose your own Victory Day experience! Attend one event\, two events\, or enjoy all three. Each program is a standalone experience\, offering a fun and meaningful way to commemorate one of the most significant days of the American Revolution.\nSaturday\, October 17\nVICTORY DAY AGENDA\n……………………………………\n\nEXPERIENCE I – LEARN\nRevolutionary Conversations at Tiashoke Farm Store\n2:00–4:00 p.m\nBring a lawn chair and enjoy this free program featuring engaging presentations that explore Washington County’s role in the American Revolution.\nTopics to include:\nTaking of Fort Ticonderoga\, Henry Knox in Washington County\, Building the Navy\, General Burgoyne in Washington County\n…………………………………………………\n\nEXPERIENCE II – CELEBRATE\nRevolutionary Conversations at Victory View Vineyard /11975 NY-40 Schaticoke\, NY\n4:30 p.m. – The festivities include readings from the firsthand accounts of John Peter Becker\, Baroness Riedesel\, James Wilkinson\, and Oliver Boardman\, offering personal perspectives on the events surrounding General Burgoyne’s surrender and bringing the history of 1777 to life. The 2nd Continental Artillery will conclude with a cannon firing at dusk (approximately 6:08 p.m.)\nThe Significance of the Date and Location\nOn October 17\, 1777\, British General John Burgoyne surrendered following his defeat in the Battles of Saratoga\, a victory widely recognized as the turning point of the American Revolution. While many people travel great distances to visit places where history was made\, we are fortunate to have one of the most remarkable sites in our own backyard. From Victory View Vineyard\, you can overlook the very countryside where Burgoyne’s army laid down its arms. It is a setting that invites both reflection and celebration.\n……………………………………..\n\nEXPERIENCE III – DINE\nVictory Day Pig Roast at Tiashoke Farm Store\nBeginning at 6:30 p.m.\nEnjoy a delicious pig roast featuring locally sourced food.\nAdvance ticket purchase is required.\n…………………………………………………………..\n\nBIOS FOR THOSE TO BE MENTIONED IN EXPERIENCE II …….\n1)  JP BECKER\nJohn Peter Becker’s final resting place is in the Bottskill Church cemetery in Greenwich\, NY. In December 2025\, a ceremony to honor Becker was organized by the Washington County 250th Commemoration Committee.\n2)  J WILKINSON\nJames Wilkinson served as General Horatio Gates’ deputy adjutant general during the 1777 Saratoga Campaign\, spending time in what is now Washington County.\n3)  BARONESS   REIDESEL\nThe Baroness stayed at the Old Fort House in August 1777 while accompanying General Burgoyne’s army. The museum specifically notes the house hosted the Baroness von Reidesel during the Revolutionary War.\n4)  OLIVER BROADMAN\nBroadman left a day-by-day journal of the events and daily life of soldiers in the American Army at Saratoga. In his journal\, he witnessed both battles of Saratoga and the surrender of the British Army in Saratoga (Schuylerville).
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/victory-day-in-washington-county/
LOCATION:Tiashoke Farm\, 11834 NY-40\, Easton\, NY\, 12154\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County 250th Committee":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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SUMMARY:The 86th Annual Membership Meeting and Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony of the Washington County Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The 86th Annual Membership Meeting and Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony of the Washington County Historical Society will be held on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 from 12:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m. at Wallie’s Restaurant at 54 Main Street in Greenwich\, NY. Please join us in the Green Room from  12:00 – 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Attendees will order and purchase their own meal from Wallie’s regular menu.\n\n\n\n\nThe Annual Business Meeting and Award Presentations will take place from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. with a review of committee reports\, membership vote and approval of the proposed WCHS Nominations Slate and the 2027 Budget. Award Presentations will include the Cronkhite Award\, Historic Preservation Awards and WCHS President’s Awards.\n\nImmediately after the Annual Meeting\, a special presentation\, authored by Alec McMorris\, will explore the rich military history of Salem’s citizens from 1754 to 1865\, highlighting their service in major conflicts including the French and Indian War\, the American Revolution\, Shay’s Rebellion\, the War of 1812\, and the U.S. Civil War.  It will detail the contributions of local figures such as members of Roger’s Rangers\, Colonel John Williams\, Major Joseph McCracken\, and Sergeant Harris Smith Hawthorne\, Salem’s first Medal of Honor recipient. The narrative will emphasize Salem’s unique legacy\, tracing its founding to early military service and showcasing stories of heroism\, sacrifice\, and community defense. Through historical documents\, maps\, and personal accounts\, the presentation will connect Salem’s past to its enduring spirit of service. There is no charge for the program. The approximate starting time will be 2:00 p.m. Donations are gladly accepted.\n\nAlec McMorris was born and raised in Salem. He graduated from Salem Washington Academy in 1996 and earned a B.A. in History from the Virginia Military Institute in 2000. Alec retired from the U.S. Army in 2020 after 20 years of active-duty service. He then worked for three years as a contractor with the U.S. Department of State before returning to Washington County in 2023. Alec currently belongs to the American Legion’s Francis J. Clark Post 812 and the 82nd Airborne Division Association\, Friends of the Bennington Battlefield. He is currently serving at the Vice-President of the Washington County Historical Society.\n\nHis history interests include local\, U.S. Colonial\, American and European military and Irish and Scottish history.Alec lives along the Vermont border in the town of White Creek with his wife Crystal.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/the-86th-annual-membership-meeting-and-historic-preservation-awards-ceremony-of-the-washington-county-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wallie’s of Greenwich\, 54 Main St.\, Greenwich\, NY\, 12834\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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SUMMARY:November Local History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday\, November 11th. We sometimes meet at various locations around the county. Check back again. Otherwise\, Book Club meets at the Wing-Northup House\, 167 Broadway\, Fort Edward NY. Membership in the historical society is not required.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/november-local-history-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Wing- Northup House\, 167 Boadway\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Farrington":MAILTO:connieandLee@roadrunner.com
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SUMMARY:November Monthly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board Meeting on November 16th at 6:30pm in the Wing-Northup House\, 167 Broadway\, Fort Edward. All members are welcome to attend.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/november-monthly-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Wing- Northup House\, 167 Boadway\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261209T123000
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SUMMARY:December Local History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday\, December 9th. We sometimes meet at various locations around the county. Check back again. Otherwise\, Book Club meets at the Wing-Northup House\, 167 Broadway\, Fort Edward NY. Membership in the historical society is not required.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/december-local-history-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Wing- Northup House\, 167 Boadway\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Farrington":MAILTO:connieandLee@roadrunner.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261221T193000
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SUMMARY:December Monthly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board Meeting on December 21st at 6:30pm in the Wing-Northup House\, 167 Broadway\, Fort Edward. All members are welcome to attend.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/december-monthly-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Wing- Northup House\, 167 Boadway\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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