- 2008
Listed are the dates and schedules by month of lectures, special meetings, workshops, tours and social events sponsored by the Washington County Tourism Association. Please check the schedule often for update changes and additions. Current listing updated 2/21/08. Select a month from the table to locate currently scheduled events for that month or scroll down the page. If you have any questions about any of the programs listed below, please contact the Washington County Historical Society at 518-747-9108 or e-mail at wchs@wchs-ny.org
April 27 & 29, Sunday and Tuesday, Fort Edward Art Center Student Art Show & Senior Scholarship Competition Exhibit by area students at 83 Broadway. Public welcome, FREE Admission. Reception, April 27, 7:00 pm, public exhibit, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 7pm (Cronkhite Lecture Series): "Millerites in Washington County" by ACC Professor Dr. Charles Bailey at the WCHS Wing-Northup House, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward. William Miller led his followers, who often have been termed as "Millerites," at the beginning of the Adventist movement of the 1830's and 1840's in North America.
May 23, Friday 7 pm, Walking Tour of Union Cemetery. Join R. Paul McCarty on an informative walking tour of Union Cemetery and its local inhabitants. Start in central section, north from main gate to King Monument. Voluntary contribution collected for preservation of Union Cemetery Iron Fence. May 29, Thursday, 5 pm, Riverside Schoolhouse Awards Ceremony and Reception for Outstanding Retired Area Educators. Public Welcome. Individuals $12.00 - Couples $20.00
June 27 & 28, Friday & Saturday, Old Fort House Museum Celebration of Heritage Days. June 28,9 am - 4 pm, garage, book & estate sale. Old Fort House 1-5 pm. FREE ADMISSION with proof of Fort Edward Residency.
July 12, Saturday, Founder's Day - Tribute to Duncan Campbell who died in Fort Edward in 1758 from wounds suffered in the Battle of Ticonderoga. 11: am Union Cemetery, new monument dedication. 12 pm Luncheon- Summer Buffet with local specialties and special dessert provided by Anvil Restaurant, a Fort Edward tradition, cranberry bread pudding - $12.00 non-members, $10.00 members of FEHA and WCHS with current membership card. Call for reservations 747-9700 or 747-3514. During luncheon, special presentation to David R. Starbuck, recipient of the James R. Cronkhite Award being given by WCHS. July 26, Saturday, Annual Country Fair & Antique Auction. Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Collectibles, Vendors, Books, Plants & Garage Sale. The museum gift shop will be open. Lunch and refreshments available, and tours of the museum campus. Auction begins at 10:00 am (preview 9 am).
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