The Spring 2019 Newsletter
Fishing in My Memories by Don Stieh The Best Boat Launch for Shad Fishing Meet the Fishers by Audrey Schwab How Much Do you Know about Walpack? – Crossword puzzle by Sharon Spangenberg Download – PDF
Walpack History
300 Years of History, the American Revolution, My Family – May 18 @ 1pm
Frank Hennion is doing a interesting presentation at Lusscroft Farms on May 18 – “300 Years of History, the American Revolution, My Family”. A story dating back to 1640. Learn more at Lusscroft Farms on Facebook.
Spring Dinner at the Walpack Inn
Happy Spring! Members, please join us for a delicious meal at The Walpack Inn to celebrate the spring and enjoy the beautiful countryside that is Walpack, New Jersey. The cost includes the entree (with potato or rice), salad bar, dessert, coffee or tea and gratuity. You will be responsible for your own beverage tabs. Tickets: $35 Select from 4 delicious meals: Prime Rib, hand carved drizzled with a natural au
The WHS to be honored at DAR 24th Annual Awards Luncheon will be held March 2 – Public welcome
The WHS is very pleased to be honored by the Chinkchewunsha Chapter of the Nation Society Daughters of the American Revolution at their 24th Annual Awards Dinner, March 2nd, 2019. The dinner is at the Lafayette House at noon. This event is open to the public – Read more.
The WHS Winter 2018 Newsletter – download and explore
Winter 2018 Articles Walpack Day 2018 Treasures find a new home Stalking the Wiley Wild Turkey A Gift from One Man’s Past In This Valley – poetry by Kerri Nicole McCaffrey Download here: Walpack Newsletter – Winter 2018
Visit Walpack for Christmas – first two weekends in December
Join us for our annual “Walpack Christmas Celebration” the weekends of Dec. 1 & 2, and 8th from 12:00-4:00pm. On Sunday the 9th is our Holiday Dinner at the Walpack Inn. The Rosenkrans Museum will be decorated in the old fashioned style and refreshments will be served. Docents will be dressed in period costume. The Rosenkrans Museum is on Main Street in Walpack Center within the Delaware Water Gap National
Fall Hike on the Blue Mountain Lakes Loop trail – Oct. 28
On SUNDAY OCTOBER 28th, 2018 the Walpack Historical Society’s Annual Fall Hike will be on the BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKES LOOP TRAIL. Please join us for an exceptional autumn afternoon adventure as we experience and enjoy the beautiful woodland scenery at Hemlock Pond and the stunning views of the Walpack Valley and the Pocono Mountains from high atop Indian Rocks. Meet at the Blue Mountain Lakes parking lot located up on
A Stroll Down Main Street – Sunday, Sept. 23
On Sunday September 23 – Walpack Historical Society, in cooperation with the National Park Service, the Township of Walpack and the United States Postal Service will host “A STROLL DOWN MAIN STREET and A PEEK INSIDE” with guided walking tours of the historic village of Walpack Center. Buildings open to visitors include the Methodist Church dedicated in 1872, the Society’s Rosenkrans Museum, the 1915 General Store and Post Office, along with Walpack’s classic
Hot off the presses! The July 2018 Newsletter – download it now!
The pixels are still fresh! The Walpack Historical Society Newsletter – July 2018
Presentation: Fire Fighting in Walpack – July 22, 1pm
Walpack Center, 1pm. 7/22/18 – “The History of the Walpack Volunteer Fire Department” A powerpoint presentation that goes through the history of the WVFD. Never before seen photos and stories of the fire dept. Also that day weather permitting several antique pieces of fire fighting apparatus will be on hand on Main Street. All Walpack Historical Society programs start with a bring your own picnic lunch at noon on the