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SUMMARY:September Monthly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board Meeting on September 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/september-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T183000
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SUMMARY:Songs and Music of the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Songs and Music of the Revolution \nThe Washington County Historical Society will present a program of Songs and Music of the Revolution performed by Cambridge musician Tim Kavanaugh. The event will be held Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bottskill Baptist Church\, 26 Church Street in Greenwich\, N.Y. \n \nTim Kavanaugh first became interested and involved in music of the Revolutionary War in 1975\, when he was invited by friends and folklorists George and Vaughn Ward to help research and perform music from the period\, and particularly of the Northern Campaign 0f 1777 under the request and sponsorship of Saratoga National Historical Park. \nAfter researching various collections and libraries\, including the New York State Historical Society in Cooperstown\, the New York State Library and Archives in Albany\, the Folklore Archive of the Library of Congress in Washington\, and the park library and archive at Saratoga NHP\, the trio put together a program that they performed at the park\, and surrounding schools and venues in celebration of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution in 1976. \n  \nUtilizing period music is a unique and valuable form of historic interpretation\, as it is usually primary source documents presented in an entertaining format. Everyone from kids to grandparents enjoy music and even those who say they don’t care for history get an enjoyable lesson. The three continued this musical program for another 14 years; and Tim included the use of music in his field interpretation as a USNPS Ranger/Historian at Saratoga\, Fort Stanwix\, and later\, when he served as Chief of Interpretation at Vicksburg NMP. \nSo now\, 50 years later\, he is still singing these songs and ballads from 1777\, and playing period tunes on the same period instruments he used during the Bicentennial. \nTim Kavanaugh is a former Social Studies teacher\, National Park Service Supervisory Park Ranger and Historian\, and history buff. He is a member of the Washington County Historical Society\, Cambridge Historical Society\, and the Washington County 250th Committee. He and his wife\, Sandi\, live in Cambridge. \nPlease join us for a rollicking evening of music on September 29th !! The event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the music and learn about the Revolutionary War. Donations are gladly accepted. If you have any questions\, please contact the Washington County Historical Society at 518/747-9108 Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/songs-and-music-of-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Botskill Baptist Church\, 26 Church Street\, Greenwich\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:Whitehall Naval Heritage Weekend
DESCRIPTION:    \n\nSkenesborough Museum – open all day\, authors’ table for sale of books and meet authors at Skenesborough Museum from 12:30 PM – 2 PM \nFree Tours:  Whitehall Castle – former armory (10:30 am – 2 pm)\n\nSkene Manor (12 pm – 2 pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOct 2nd Speaker Series:
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/whitehall-naval-heritage-weekend/
LOCATION:Whitehall American Legion Post #83\, 148 Main Street\, Whitehall\, NY\, 12887\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County 250th Committee":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T180602Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261111T123000
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SUMMARY:November Local History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday\, November 11 at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport\, 443 Queensbury Ave.\, Queensbury. The meeting is on the second floor of the airport terminal. Membership in the county historical society is encouraged but not required.\n\nThe topic is the role of Floyd Bennett in the first flight to the North Pole for which he received the Medal of Honor. Discussion will include Bennett’s early life in Warrensburg\, his military service\, and his untimely death. Sources of information include two books – Skyward\, Man’s Mastery of the Air\, by Admiral Richard Byrd and Race to the Top of the World by Sheldon Bart. Following the discussion\, the group will view the display cases of Floyd Bennett memorabilia.\n\nFuture sessions of the club will feature topics related to the larger Adirondack area as well as works by local authors.  Upcoming discussions include: The journal of Baroness Riedesel; Harriet Bentley’s The Old Military Road From Fort Edward to Lake George 1755; and Seneca Ray Stoddard\, photographer of the Adirondacks.\n\nContact Connie Harris Farrington at  conniehfarrington@outlook.com for further information.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/november-local-history-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport\, 443 Queensbury Ave\, Queensbury\, NY\, 12804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T200000
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SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold: His Pinnacle of Fame and Power in the North Country
DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Historical Society and the Hebron Preservation Society will co-host\nBenedict Arnold: His Pinnacle of Fame and Power in the North Country presented by Patrick Niles. \nThe program will be on Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m. in the former East Hebron Presbyterian Church at 6559 State Route 22 in East Hebron (Salem)\, N.Y. (7 miles north of Salem and 10\nmiles south of Granville\, N.Y. ). \nPatrick will explore locations and events where Benedict Arnold played a crucial role. The talk will\nexplore Arnold’s ascent to prominence through his actions in the northern region\, highlighting his\nreputation as the greatest battlefield general of the American Revolution. His notoriety stems from his\nexploits in the North Country\, mostly in what was Charlotte County. These include capturing\nFort Ticonderoga\, constructing the American fleet in Whitehall\, fighting at Valcour Island\, and\nhis activities prior to the Battles of Saratoga in Charlotte County\, culminating with his\nleadership at Saratoga. \nPatrick Niles is a retired history educator from Washington County. He has participated in public\nprograms on the county’s role in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He is\ncurrently the outgoing president of the Washington County Historical Society. He is co-chair of\nthe Washington County 250th Committee and a Trustee of the Lake George Battlefield Alliance.\nHe is also a licensed guide at the Saratoga Battlefield and presides over Adirondack Hudson\nMilitary Expeditions\, a historic guide service operating along the Adirondack Hudson Corridor. \nThe program is free and open to the public. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information\, please call WCHS at 518/747-9108 (Open Tues and Weds 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)  We hope you will join us for this interesting and educational program.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/benedict-arnold-his-pinnacle-of-fame-and-power-in-the-north-country/
LOCATION:Former East Hebron United Presbyterian Church\, 6559 NYS State Rte. 22\, Salem\, NY\, 12865\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261116T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260331T145210Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260331T162008Z
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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:conniehfarrington@outlook.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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