On Wednesday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m., participants will travel back in time to look at the lost lyme industry of Bald Mountain and the man who made the hamlet into a thriving, industrious community of the time, Robert Lowber. Lime was a prosperous industry in the early to mid-19th century. Though already in production […]
We welcome our members and the public to come support the Washington Historical Society Thursday, September 12th at Cooper's Cave Ale Company! From 4pm to close (8pm), 15% of food and drink sales will be donated to the society to continue on our mission. PLEASE ANNOUNCE TO YOUR HOST AND SERVER THAT YOU ARE ATTENDING […]
Sept. 13, 2024 Meeting of WCHS Local History Book Club Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12 noon until 1 PM on Friday, Sept. 13, at Skenesborough Museum, Skenesborough Drive, Whitehall. Historical society membership is not required for the book club. Any biography of Benedict Arnold can be read but […]
Patriots of Washington County (Series Lecture #1) Presented by Sarah Hall Location: South Granville Congregational Church, 7179 State Route 149, Granville, NY 12832 Time: 5:30 pm WCHS and the Washington County 250th Committe will co-host a program about the lives of several famous patriots in Washington County. There are many Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in our […]
March 12, 2025 Meeting of WCHS Local History Book Club Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 PM on Wednesday, March 12, at the historical society headquarters, the Wing-Northup House, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward. Historical society membership is not required for the book club. Attendees will discuss […]
Tavern Talk Step back in time to the late 18th century with an immersive and interactive experience that brings the American Revolution to life. On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Washington County 250th Committee will host a Tavern Talk fundraiser event filled with captivating stories, period-inspired food, and engaging reenactors. The event will be held at the historic […]
Through Susan’s Eyes The Washington County Historical Society will present “Through Susan’s Eyes: Susan B Anthony’s Childhood in Washington County, NY” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Greenwich Free Library, 148 Main Street, Greenwich, NY. This lecture is a retrospective on the nineteen years Susan B Anthony’s family lived in the […]
How Infectious Diseases Affected General George Washington's Strategy During the American Revolution Dr. Leach, retired Internist and an Infectious Disease consultant, speaks about how infectious diseases affected General George Washington's strategy during the American Revolution. When and where..... Date and time Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Address Rogers Island Visitors Center, […]
April 9, 2025 Meeting of WCHS Local History Book Club Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 PM on Wednesday, April 9, at the Greenwich Free Library, 148 Main Street, Greenwich. Historical society membership is not required for the book club. Attendees will discuss Chester Arthur’s […]
Friends of the Battenville Bridge to present “The Bridge at the Heart of Battenville” The Greenwich-Easton Historical Society announced today that it would host the Friends of the Battenville Bridge for a presentation entitled “The Bridge at the Heart of Battenville”. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 […]
As part of the 250th celebration in Washington County, The Washington County Historical Society will host historian Eric Schnitzer give a talk entitled “Benedict Arnold at Saratoga: How a Newly Discovered Letter Changed History”. The program will be Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. at The Scotlander Brewing Company. Benedict Arnold’s main action was fighting […]
