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
July 7th, 11am to 4pm Fun for All – So Much To DO! | Variety of Choice | Ticketed by Event The Northeast Jersey Horse Show presents: Silent auction – Great Stuff! Crafts/Games, Kid’s activities – Make a Pool Noddle Stick Horse & Compete Wagon Ride Guided Tours Antique Tractor Exhibit Munsee/Lenape Then & Now Presentation Cone-U-Topia Food Vendor Barn Sale Tack Sale 50/50 Bake Sale Free Blood Pressure &
Please join us at the Walpack Methodist Church on Sunday, May 20th at 1pm. Keith Price, former resident of Van Campen Inn will reminisce about living at Van Campen Inn Farm in the early 1950’s and Walpack Center. Our Bookstore will be open during the presentation.
April 2018 Newsletter – Click here to read. Articles: 100 Years – Because someone cared – Keep Caring Henry Aurand’s Mill Site Who was George Toutkos? Fishing Along the Flatbrook
April 29, 2018 – Join the WHS on for a pleasant spring hike along Mountain Road to the former location of the Henry Aurands’ mill site.This will prove to be an enjoyable 3½ mile round trip hike. We will meet at the Walpack Center Post Office and leave promptly at 11:00 am and head to the beginning point of the hike – carpooling is a must. Hike will be lead
Destination: The Richard Layton House Date: Sun. April 8, 2018 CANCELLED Note: Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to storm damage in the park and on the hiking trails. Please follow us on social media for updates and if we can reschedule this event. The Walpack Historical Society will be leading a hike to the Richard Layton House in Walpack on Sunday, April 8th. We will meet in Walpack
The first issue of the year is here! 2017 was an amazing year, here is a look back and a look forward at Walpack History. Click here to enjoy Walpack Historical Society’s January 2018 Newsletter. Articles: Thoughts and Rumination Reflections on Summertime The Delaware Harbinger of Spring Was I Lost or Not Images: 2017 in review
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…. A Visit From St. Nicholas, penned by Clement C. Moore reflects the hopes of many children on Christmas Eve. Julia Ellett Lewis lived in The Rosenkrans House, which is now The Rosenkrans Museum,
Visiting the country this holiday season? Take a journey into Sussex County and visit Walpack History. The Rosenkrans Museum and the Walpack Church will be decorated for the holiday season and open to the public on December 2, 3, and 9th from 12 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 10th from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Once again we have arranged to offer an expanded choice of entrees, including the Inn’s fabulous prime rib and brown bread. The cost includes the entree (with potato or rice), salad bar, dessert, coffee or tea and gratuity. Beverage orders are not included – $35 per person. Menu selections: Roast Prime Rib, Grilled Chicken, Tri-colored Tortellini, Fish (depending on availability) We will be collecting food stuffs for the local food
