(WCHS Programs and Events)

- 2009
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.

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

Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY. Thursday, March 18th will feature Eagleville author and educator, Marcia Reiss. Ms. Reiss will speak about the historic architecture of Salem and Cambridge and the true roots of the fine American homes and buildings we cherish. There is no admission charge for the lectures, and the public is welcome. It is advisable to contact the CCC to reserve a seat. salemcourthouse.org.

Cronkhite Lecture Series, Free and Open to the Public: All lectures will be held 7:00 pm at the Wing Northup House, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY.

Cronkhite Lecture #1: Wednesday, April 21; 7:00 pm. Early American Tinsmithing: Presented by Walter Fleming. Walter will be speaking on Early American Tinsmithing. Attendees are invited to bring along examples of early tin. Walter will bring a variety of tin examples. He will also deliver his talk in period clothing.

Cronkhite Lecture #2:Wednesday, April 28; 7:00 pm. Open Hearth Cooking: Prensented by Sally Brillon, an Open Hearth Cooking instructor. Sally's talk will be accompanied by a slide presentation. She will also bring some early open hearth cooking equipment.

Cronkhite Lecture Series, Free and Open to the Public: All lectures will be held 7:00 pm at the Wing Northup House, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY.

Cronkhite Lecture #3 Wednesday, May 5; 7:00 pm Eighteenth Century Tailoring Prensented by Bob Goering. In his talk Bob will have many fabric swatches and tailoring examples to share with the audience. He will deliver his talk in period clothing.

Historic Preservations Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 21, 10am - Noon at 383 Broadway, Ft. Edward (Washington County Court Complex). Historic Placques and Certificates will be awarded to winners who have applied for and completed a restoration of an historic structure in 2009. The awards are given by the Washington County Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

June to be announced. salemcourthouse.org.

July to be announced.

to be announced..

The Washington County Fair runs from Auguat . Go to washingtoncountyfair.com