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  • October Local History Book Club

    Bancroft Public Library 181 Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

      October 8, 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, October 8, at Bancroft Public Library, 181 Main Street, Salem. Discussion topic is Margaret Tilford, Accused Witch of Salem. The Tilford’s had followed Presbyterian minister Rev. Thomas […]

  • Patriots of Washington County (part 1)

    Hebron United Presbyterian Church East 6559 NYS State Rte. 22, Salem, NY, United States

      Come and learn about the lives of some famous patriots from Washington County. There are many Revolutionary War soldiers buried in our cemeteries around the county. This talk will include not only where they are from and their service record, but also snippets that have been learned about their lives. Some are funny, some […]

  • In the Middle of History: Military Service of Salem’s Citizens (1756-1865) The French and Indian War to the U.S. Civil War, the First 100 Years

    Historic Salem Courthouse 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY, United States

    Alec McMorris will present “In the Middle of History: Military Service of Salem’s Citizens (1756-1865) The French and Indian War to the U.S. Civil War, the First 100 Years   November 6, 2025  6:30 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse, East Broadway, Salem, NY. The talk is sponsored by the Salem Town Historian’s Office.  Salem has a long […]