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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 Through historical documents\, maps\, and personal accounts\, the presentation will connect Salem’s past to its enduring spirit of service.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
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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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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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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
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