Events

Fall Hike: The Walpack Bend - Sunday Nov. 5th

Join the Walpack Historical Society on Sunday November 5th as we explore the area around the Walpack Bend. The hike will be an easy 2 mile round trip. Meet at the Rosenkrans Museum in Walpack at 11:00 a.m. We will car pool to the Old Mine Road and start on the driveway leading to the Decker Ferry House. After visiting the Decker Ferry House, we’ll continue down the trail to

The Victorian Lady's Wardrobe - Sept. 17 at 1pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mystery Hike

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,

The 6th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend - Oct 8-9

October 8-9, 2016, Sussex County – Sponsored by the Sussex county Art & Heritage Council, this annual weekend provides an opportunity to explore many of Sussex County historical sites and museums. While touring our County, stop at our local farms to pick some pumpkins or apples & enjoy our farmers markets, wineries and restaurants. Stay at our fine hotels and B&B’s. Make sure to drive along the Western Highlands Scenic

Mission Churches of Walpack

Recalling the Western Sussex Missions Join us Sunday, September 18, 2016 for a presentation by Alicia Batko about the Mission Churches, St. Matthew’s and Our Lady of Blue Mountain, that used to be in Walpack before the Tock Island Dam project forced them to close. The presentation will be held at 1pm the First Methodist Church in Walpack Center. Alicia Batko is the Montague Township Historian and also a member of