The Warren County Historical Society has announced an opening reception for “Historic Maps of Warren County,” a new exhibit curated by student intern Dominic Giordano, set for Thursday, June 24th. [Read more…] about Historic Maps of Warren County Exhibit Opening
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Warren County History Award Nominations Sought
The Warren County Historical Society has announced it is accepting nominations for the second annual John D. Austin Jr. Contribution to History Award, to be presented at the Annual Meeting on January 22nd, 2022 (11 am to 2 pm) at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in Lake George.
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Mapping the Mountains Survey History Virtual Program
The Warren County Historical Society will host “Mapping the Mountains,” a virtual presentation by Maureen Jones, set for Wednesday, March 24th. [Read more…] about Mapping the Mountains Survey History Virtual Program
National History Day: An Online Workshop for Teachers
The Warren County Historical Society has partnered with Fort Ticonderoga to offer “National History Day: Online Workshop for Teachers” on Thursday, October 8th from 4 to 6 pm. [Read more…] about National History Day: An Online Workshop for Teachers
Warren Co Historical To Mark Tragic Railroad Accident
On September 5, 1915, five members of the Nelson Norton family of Whitehall, NY were killed when the car in which they were riding was struck by a train as they crossed the railroad tracks at Bay Road in Queensbury, Warren County, NY.
The crossing was part of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad’s line between Glens Falls and the village of Lake George, now part of the Warren County Bikeway. [Read more…] about Warren Co Historical To Mark Tragic Railroad Accident
Warren County Historical Reopening August 4
The Warren County Historical Society is set to reopen to the public on Tuesday, August 4th, with reduced hours of operation.
Following COVID-19 safety guidelines, the Society will open its full-service history center, including museum, resource library, research and genealogy, book and gift shop, archives and collections, community history, and student internship program. [Read more…] about Warren County Historical Reopening August 4
New Warren, Wash Co Suffragists Exhibit Open
The Warren County Historical Society (WCHS) has announced a new exhibit, “Warren and Washington County Suffragists: 1883-1920,” set to run through May 26, 2020. [Read more…] about New Warren, Wash Co Suffragists Exhibit Open
Warren Co Historical Installs New Trustees
The Warren County Historical Society held its Annual Meeting at the end of January in Lake George and installed its Officers and Trustees for 2020. [Read more…] about Warren Co Historical Installs New Trustees
Warren Co Historical Society Annual Meeting Set
The guest speaker at the Warren County Historical Society’s (WCHC) Annual Meeting will be Saratoga Springs artist Anne Diggory, who will give a new presentation, “Painting Warren County,” in which she will discuss the role of historic regional landscape artists in her own work.
Chartered in 1997, the Society offers a museum and exhibits, a resource library, collections and archives, historical programs, research and genealogy, publications, a quarterly newsletter, student internships, community history, and a book shop at its headquarters on 50 Gurney Lane in Queensbury.
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Warren County Historical Society Open House Nov 7th
The Warren County Historical Society is set to hold its annual Open House on Saturday, November 9th from 11 am to 2 pm at its headquarters and museum on 50 Gurney Lane, in Queensbury, NY.
The Society’s new permanent exhibition, “Warren County 360: Celebrating Place and People,” will be featured, along with a display of Warren County postmarks and post office history, as well as a “Hands-On-History” station. The Book and Gift Shop will be open for shopping, and refreshments will be provided. [Read more…] about Warren County Historical Society Open House Nov 7th