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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the Revolution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s 250th committee meeting will meet on Thursday\, July 2nd in the Roger’s Island Visitor Center\, Fort Edward at 4:00 pm. Volunteers needed. General public is invited.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-revolution-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Rogers Island Visitor Center\, 11 Rogers Island Drive\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County 250th Committee":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T183000
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard That Saved America
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard that Saved America \nThe Washington County Historical Society will present Dr. Bruce Venter speaking on his award-winning book\, The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard that Saved America at the Sandy Hill Arts Center at 214 Main Street (5th floor) in Hudson Falls\, NY on Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m. This program has been added to our original schedule. \nHubbardton\, a British tactical victory fought on July 7\, 1777\, was one of the first engagements in General John Burgoyne’s campaign to capture Albany and split New England from the rest of the rebellious colonies. Despite a successful opening to his campaign\, Burgoyne ultimately was forced to surrender to an American army after being defeated and surrounded at Saratoga. Burgoyne’s surrender is credited with bringing France into the war on America’s side. The war would end successfully for the United States with a Franco-American victory at Yorktown four years later. Hubbardton is the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Vermont. The American victory at Bennington in August 1777 was actually fought in New York. \n“It’s time for folks to start boning up on the 1777 campaign\, the turning point of the Revolution\, because the 250th anniversary of these events is just around the corner\,” said Venter. He will use a PowerPoint presentation and leave time for questions and answers at the end of the program. \nVenter’s book was selected by the editors of the Journal of the American Revolution as one of the “100 Best Books on the American Revolution” and was extensively cited by Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Atkinson in his new book\, The Fate of the Day which in part\, dealt with the Saratoga campaign. \nDr. Venter is president of America’s History LLC\, a history tour and conference company known nationally for its annual “premier” conference on the American Revolution. Bruce is currently vice-president of the Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation and the Marshall House\, Inc. He also serves on the board of trustees of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance where he does weekly podcasts with Alliance president\, Joh DiNuzzo\, the Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park\, and is a Commissioner on the Saratoga County 250th Commission. He is a “Color Bearer” member of the American Battlefield Trust. He recently appeared on C-SPAN where he presented his lecture on Ethan Allen. His history related articles have appeared in American History\, Blue & Gray\, Civil War\, Patriots of the American Revolution\, Washington Times\, Goochland County Historical Society Magazine\, and the Fort George Post. He is a popular speaker at historical conferences. \nHe holds a B.A. in history from Manhattan College\, a master’s in public administration\, and a doctorate in education. His professional career spanned 36 years in public education. He served as assistant superintendent for finance and operations at school districts in three states. \nDr. Venter is a native of Albany Currently\, Bruce and his wife Lynne live in Goochland County\, Virginia with their adorable beagle\, Molly Brant. They spend summers in Lake George. \nCopies of his book will be available for purchase after the lecture. There is no charge for the event. Donations are gladly accepted. All are welcome! \nWe hope you can join us for this interesting and informative program. \n \n 
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/the-battle-of-hubbardton-the-rear-guard-that-saved-america/
LOCATION:Sandy Hill Arts Center\, 214 Main Street\, Hudson Falls\, NY\, 12839\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T133000
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SUMMARY:WCHS Local History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday\, July 8\, in the Farm Museum\, Washington County Fairgrounds\, 392 Old Schuylerville\, Road\, Greenwich. Membership in the county historical society is not required. \nThe topic is Flax and Linen in Early Washington County. Primary resource is Linen Threads and Broom Twines: An Irish and American Album and Directory of the People of the Dunbarton Mill\, Greenwich\, New York\, 1879-1952 by William T. Ruddock. Additional information on the topic can be found on a youtube video\, Colonial Heritage account\, called “Flax to Thread: Making Linen the 18th century way”. \nThe book club session will be held in front of the flax and linen exhibit which was created by Paul Lundberg of Easton. The display includes antique flax processing equipment and a map of all known flax mills in early Washington County. \nDebi Craig of Hebron\, local historian\, has made available a linen bed sheet that was woven in the town of Hebron. A sampler made by Eliza Denio Auringer\, born 1812 in Hartford\, Washington County\, will also be passed around
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/wchs-local-history-book-club-18/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 392 Ols Schuylerville Rd\, Greenwich\, NY\, 12834\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Farrington":MAILTO:connieandLee@roadrunner.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T200000
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SUMMARY:Washington County History Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a weekend dedicated to discovery and celebration of all things Washington County and history with a visit to the Washington County History Festival\, coming this summer. The event will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday\, July 11\, 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday\, July 12\, 10 am – 4 pm.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/washington-county-history-festival/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 392 Ols Schuylerville Rd\, Greenwich\, NY\, 12834\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T150000
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SUMMARY:Trash or Treasure Annual Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Our annual yard sale will be held on the front lawn of our headquarters at the Wing-Northup House\, 167 Broadway\, Fort Edward. The date is Saturday\, July 18th. It will run from10 am to 3 pm\, rain or shine. \nWe are asking the general public to scour their home for items to donate to this fundraiser. We are accepting donations on Tues. and Wed. from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm or by appt. right up until the day before the yard sale.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/trash-or-treasure-annual-yard-sale/
LOCATION:NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Historical Society":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260331T143616Z
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SUMMARY:July Monthly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board Meeting on July 20th at 6:30pm in the Wing-Northup House\, 167 Broadway\, Fort Edward. All members are welcome to attend.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/july-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:20260806T160000
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the Revolution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s 250th committee meeting will meet on Thursday\, August 6th in the Roger’s Island Visitor Center\, Fort Edward at 4:00 pm. Volunteers needed. General public invited.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-revolution-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Rogers Island Visitor Center\, 11 Rogers Island Drive\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County 250th Committee":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T133000
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SUMMARY:August Local History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:August 12\, 2026 Meeting of WCHS Local History Book Club \nWashington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday\, August 12\, in the barn at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Finkelstein\, 251 Christie Road\, Greenwich. Membership in the county historical society is not required. Each attendee is asked to bring a chair. \nThe topic is Reminiscences of the Revolution\, Le Loup’s Bloody Trail from Salem to Fort Edward\, by Arthur Reid\, published in 1859. It is an account of the massacre of the Allen family of Argyle in 1777. A quiz on the book will begin the session. \nThe book club meeting will be held in a barn that was on the farm of Alexander McNaughton in 1777. This is reportedly the barn in which frightened neighbors gathered after the massacre\, fearful of the small marauding band of Native Americans. Alexander McNaughton was the leader of the Scottish immigrant group that founded Argyle. \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: papermaking in Washington County; Floyd Bennett’s flight over the North Pole; and Harriet Bentley\, cartographer and artist.  Contact Connie Harris Farrington at  conniehfarrington@outlook.com for further information.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/august-local-history-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Finkelstein residence at 251 Christie Road\, Greenwich\, 251 Christie Road\, Greenwich\, NY\, 12834\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Farrington":MAILTO:connieandLee@roadrunner.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260817T193000
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SUMMARY:August Monthly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board Meeting on August 17th at 6:30pm in the Wing-Northup House\, 167 Broadway\, Fort Edward. All members are welcome to attend.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/august-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:20260903T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260331T135918Z
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the Revolution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s 250th committee meeting will meet on Thursday September 3rd in the Roger’s Island Visitor Center\, Fort Edward at 4:00 pm. Volunteers needed. General public invited.
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-revolution-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Rogers Island Visitor Center\, 11 Rogers Island Drive\, Fort Edward\, NY\, 12828\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County 250th Committee":MAILTO:wchs@wchs-ny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221821Z
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SUMMARY:September Local History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:September 9\, 2026 Meeting of WCHS Local History Book Club   \nWashington County Historical Society’s Local History Book Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday\, September 9.  \nThe session will begin with a brief tour of Irving Tissue plant\, manufacturer of Scotties facial tissues\, at 1 Eddy Street in Fort Edward. Following the tour\, members will walk to the nearby Historical Society building at 167 Broadway for discussion of early paper-making. The meeting is on second floor of the society building. Membership in the county historical society is encouraged but not required.   \nThe topic is paper making in Washington County and surrounding area. Focus is on paper-making\, The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft by Dard Hunter\, published 1943.  \nThe fate of various paper mills in Washington and Warren Counties will be discussed. \nFuture sessions of the club will feature topics related to the larger Adirondack area as well as works by local authors.  Upcoming discussions include: Duncan Campbell at Fort Ticonderoga (gravestone in Fort Edward); Floyd Bennett’s flight over the North Pole (meeting at airport); and Harriet Bentley\, cartographer and artist.  \nContact Connie Harris Farrington at  conniehfarrington@outlook.com for further information. 
URL:https://wchs-ny.org/event/september-local-history-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Irving Tissue\, 1 Eddy Street\, Fort Edward\, 12832\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Farrington":MAILTO:connieandLee@roadrunner.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260921T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260921T193000
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T221416Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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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:20261014T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260923T181947Z
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T150000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261111T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T161514Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261116T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260331T145210Z
CREATED:20260331T145210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T145210Z
UID:21620-1794853800-1794857400@wchs-ny.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261209T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260331T162008Z
CREATED:20260331T162008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T162008Z
UID:21649-1796819400-1796823000@wchs-ny.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260331T145429Z
CREATED:20260331T145429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T145429Z
UID:21623-1797877800-1797881400@wchs-ny.org
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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