The Walpack Historical Society expressed gratitude to attendees of Cara’s presentation at The Shawnee Inn, highlighting local history and property tales, including Native American heritage. Following the tour, WHS President Don Stieh and Jeff Stoveken donated to the Shawnee History Museum. The Society looks forward to future events.
The Walpack Historical Society invites you to join us as we explore the unique history of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1 pm. Please gather on the veranda. The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort was built in 1911 and was originally known as The Buckwood Inn. The property was purchased by Charles Kirkwood in 1977 and is still owned by the Kirkwood Family.
The Walpack Historical Society’s First Hike will be taking place on Thursday, January 1st, 2026.
The Walpack Historical Society will be hosting its annual Christmas Open House at the Rosenkrans Museum on Saturday, December 13th, and Sunday, December 14th, 2025. The event will be held from 12 pm to 3 pm on both days. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the start of the 2025 Holiday Season. #walpackhistory #walpacknj
The Walpack Historical Society regrets to announce that Van Campen and Walpack Center Day must be canceled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Please continue to check our social media for future events and updates.
The Walpack Historical Society believes everyone has a story worth sharing. We invite you to join us for the Return of The Spirits of Lower Walpack Cemetery program on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Lower Walpack Cemetery.
The Walpack Historical Society invites you to join us as we visit the Moravian Church Settlements in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The group will meet at God’s Acre, also known as The Moravian Cemetery, located at 2 W. Market St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018 at 9:30 am. The Walpack Historical Society’s “Road Trip” to Bethlehem invites guests to step back to the mid-1700s as we explore some of
The Walpack Historical Society invites guests to “peek” INSIDE THE WALPACK ARCHIVES on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. The program will begin at 1 pm. Guests are welcome to come early to socialize and browse our bookstore. The majority of the event will take place in the Walpack Center Church. The Barn and Rosenkrans Museum will be open for tours as well. Over the past 41 years the Walpack Historical Society
The Walpack Historical Society is excited to once again be participating in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area’s Science Summer Camp. Come visit us in Walpack Center for Week 5 of Camp, which will focus on Geology. The Rosenkrans Museum and the General Store/Post Office will also be open for tours from 10 am – 2 pm.
Walpack Historical Society in cooperation with the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area NPS, will honor the history of African American Residents in Walpack Township in observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 11 am – 2:00 pm. Guided tours will be conducted of the Black/Slave Cemetery where the remains of up to 50 individuals are interred in unmarked graves. Some are believed to have been former slaves.
