Walpack History

The Victorian Lady's Wardrobe - Sept. 17 at 1pm
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On Sunday September 17th 2017 at 1:00-pm, the Walpack Historical Society will present a program by Lydia Chiappini demonstrating the construction of the Victorian Lady’s Wardrobe by deconstructing the various layers which support the fashion silhouette of the period, including hoop skirts, bustles, corsets, pantaloons and accessories. She will begin with an 1860’s costume and transform it to an 1880 period design. The costumes are period-correct originals based on the

July 16 - Thunder Mountain Ranch
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On Sunday July 16th 2017 at 1:00-pm, the Walpack Historical Society will present a program on the Thunder Mountain Ranch of Bevans, NJ. The ranch was a camp for boys and consisted of 300 pristine acres in Sandyston Township, owned and operated by Artie and Arlene Cohen. The camp was open from 1953 to 1970. Photos and memories from wranglers at the ranch, campers, and the Cohen family will be

June 25 - The Van Scorder Knight House
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Time/Place: Sunday, June 25 – 1:00 PM at the Methodist Church in Walpack Center. “Summer Knights Revisited” will be the topic of a program planned for 1 p.m. June 25 at the Walpack Methodist Church, located on Main Street in Walpack. The program is free and open to the general public. Following a presentation by Bob Byrandt, who will share his memories of the summers that he spent working on

The Civil War & Services for Pvt. Peter Peach - May 21
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A special presentation by Patte Haggerty Frato of the Sandyston Historical Society – Sunday, May 21, 2017 – 1:00 pm at the Walpack Methodist Church, Walpack, NJ | Private Peter Peach served in the Civil War out of PA but lived at different times in his life in Sandyston, Montague, and Walpack Townships. Being that he is buried in Walpack, it’s only fitting that this program be presented in Walpack

Spring Dinner at the Walpack Inn
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Time: April 23, 2017 at 1pm Join us at the Walpack Inn for a wonderful selection of food and beautiful vistas. For tickets or questions, call Chris Cunningham: 973-964-9697 Buy Tickets online and make your meal selection – Click Here.

In search of The Layton Family Cemetery
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There will be a Hike “In search of The Layton Family Cemetery” on Sunday, April 2nd 2017 at 11:00 am at the Walpack Center. The hike should last about 3 hours and covers about 1.5 miles. Participants for the hike will gather at the Rosenkrans Museum, Main Street, Walpack Center, Sussex County, NJ within the Delaware Water Gap NRA and carpool to the starting location. PLEASE NOTE: Sturdy footwear, insect

WHS Book Store welcomes 6 new titles
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Look for these new titles next time you visit our Book Store. Click the images to visit the store. Kittatinny Trails Price: $16 Maps of the High Point Park, Stokes State Forest, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Warthington State Forest. Maps made by the people who built the trails. New York -New Jersey Trail Conference.   1609: A County that was Never Lost Price: $20 Author: Kevin W.

January 2017 Newsletter
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Articles Students Revitalize Walpack Center Out of the Weeds: The Smith-Dodd House Now it’s Our Turn – Rosenkrans Museum Paint Project Walpack Holidays – Event Photos Read/Download: January 2017 Newsletter

Mystery Hike
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There will be a Mystery Hike on Sunday, November 6th 2016 at 11:00 am at the Walpack Center. The hike should last about 3 hours. Participants for the mystery hike will gather at the Rosenkrans Museum, Main Street, Walpack Center, Sussex County, NJ within the Delaware Water Gap NRA and carpool to the starting location. Remember to set your clocks back the night before. PLEASE NOTE: Sturdy footwear, insect repellent,