Written by Erik Burro Today’s event focuses on West Jersey, the portion of our State granted to Lord Berkley and resold to a group of Quakers, including William Penn who determined distribution of shares, land purchases and constitution, the Concessions and Agreements. West Jersey was the area south of a diagonal line from Little Egg Harbor, Ocean County to the northwest corner of Walpack Township in Sussex County. In 1675,
Join us for our annual “Walpack Christmas Celebration” the weekends of Dec. 1 & 2, and 8th from 12:00-4:00pm. On Sunday the 9th is our Holiday Dinner at the Walpack Inn. The Rosenkrans Museum will be decorated in the old fashioned style and refreshments will be served. Docents will be dressed in period costume. The Rosenkrans Museum is on Main Street in Walpack Center within the Delaware Water Gap National
On Sunday September 23 – Walpack Historical Society, in cooperation with the National Park Service, the Township of Walpack and the United States Postal Service will host “A STROLL DOWN MAIN STREET and A PEEK INSIDE” with guided walking tours of the historic village of Walpack Center. Buildings open to visitors include the Methodist Church dedicated in 1872, the Society’s Rosenkrans Museum, the 1915 General Store and Post Office, along with Walpack’s classic
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 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
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
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
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,
