On Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 PM Walpack Historical Society will host a special showing of the movie “THESE 30 YEARS” which was filmed in the Walpack area in the early 1930’s. This film was produced by the Ford Motor Company to promote its automobiles and features a race between a horse and buggy and a “horseless carriage” of the early automotive era. Various Walpack locations were used in filming and are recognizable today.
Columbia-Walpack Turnpike Van Campen Inn in Need The Seamy Side of Summer Lower Walpack Cemetery: Maintenance and Restoration The Large Tobacco Shed Download
Local artist, Marie Liu will present her popular Power Point presentation “The History of Art of the Minisink Region” to the Walpack Historical Society on August 18 at 1:00 pm. Researched during her tenure as Resident Artist of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 2015 – 16, she presented her findings about the art that was created of the region and artists who lived here. What she learned was
Download the Newsletter here. CROSSWORD ANSWERS ACROSS 2 Spring 6 Creamery 10 Isaac 11 Parsonage 13 Moravians 15 Jacob Roe 17 Thunder Mountain 18 Docent 21 Flatbrookville 23 Richard Layton 24 Salamovka 26 Blue Mountain 27 DelRusso 28 Frank Chapot 30 Warner 31 Catholic Church 34 Bob Williams 38 Kilns 39 Haneys 41 Military 42 Decker DOWN 1 Donkey 3 Pompey Ridge 4 Walpack Inn 5 Saint Moritz 7 Gunn
Join the Walpack Historical Society on Sunday, June 23rd for an informative presentation by Sharon Spangenberg who will share her research material that proves the true location of Fort Nomanock which has been lost over time. For over 50 years, the location of Fort Nomanock is described as being “down that field on the right.” Understandably, many believe the site of this colonial fort was located at the stone ruins
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
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.
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 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.
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
