Warren County Historical Society, New York

Warren County Historical Society, New York We are the Warren County Historical Society (WCHS) based in Queensbury, New York.

Please note we are not affiliated with organizations of the same name in other states. Cover photo is artwork looking from Top of the World towards the Lake George Narrows.

An evening with author David Gibson — presenting his new biography of Adirondack conservationist Paul Schaefer. Copies o...
06/19/2026

An evening with author David Gibson — presenting his new biography of Adirondack conservationist Paul Schaefer. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Free to attend, advance registration requested. Monday, June 22 at Crandall Public Library. Details and registration at

Monday, June 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Doors at 6:00 pm Crandall Public Library Community Room | Free to Attend | Advance Registration Requested

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
Register here: https://givebutter.com/authorsperspectivedavidgibson

Today, we pause to honor Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States finally learned...
06/19/2026

Today, we pause to honor Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States finally learned they were free.

It is a day that belongs to American history in its fullest and most honest form. A day that reminds us freedom is not always immediate, not always certain — and that the work of truly living up to our founding ideals has never been simple or swift.

Here in Warren County NY, we know something about the cost of that work. When the Civil War ended, 644 men from Queensbury had served in the Union Army — fighting, sacrificing, and in 95 cases, giving their lives. Their service was part of the long arc that made June 19th possible.

The Warren County Historical Society is committed to preserving all of the stories that shape this community — including the ones that are hard, the ones still being written, and the ones that deserve to be told more fully. Today is one of those days.

We honor those who waited. We honor those who fought. And we recommit to the belief that history, told honestly, is one of the most powerful tools we have.

Wishing our community a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

We are thrilled to welcome Jackson Stanclift as our Writing Intern this season. A Champlain College senior and lifelong ...
06/18/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Jackson Stanclift as our Writing Intern this season. A Champlain College senior and lifelong Queensbury resident, Jackson's passion lies in the history of business and politics right here in the Glens Falls region — the stories behind the places and decisions that shaped this community.
Follow along this summer as Jackson brings his love of local history to the page. Welcome to the WCHS team, Jackson.

Shape the Future by Preserving Our Past.As an Active Member of the Warren County Historical Society, you do more than su...
06/18/2026

Shape the Future by Preserving Our Past.

As an Active Member of the Warren County Historical Society, you do more than support a museum—you help safeguard our collective identity. Your membership is a vital contribution to the stories, artifacts, and cultural heritage that define our community.

By joining us, you play an essential role in guiding and witnessing the real-time impact of your shared resources, including:
• Educational Excellence: Supporting programs that bring history to life for local students and learners of all ages.
• Heritage Conservation: Protecting vital archives and artifacts for the next generation.
• Community Dialogue: Fostering a deep appreciation for the rich history of the Lake George Area and its surrounding hamlets.

Be part of the transformation. Become an Active Member today: https://givebutter.com/uowlFN

What did your history teacher leave out?Quite a bit, as it turns out.Join us Monday, July 20 as Johnsburg native and Adi...
06/16/2026

What did your history teacher leave out?
Quite a bit, as it turns out.

Join us Monday, July 20 as Johnsburg native and Adirondack historian Glenn Pearsall pulls back the curtain on the American Revolution — the real causes, the overlooked turning points, and the stories that never quite made it into the textbook.

This is a free, public program and everyone is welcome. Scan the QR code on our event flyer to register, or just show up — walk-ins are always welcome.

Monday, July 20 | Doors at 6:30 pm | Program 7:00–8:00 pm
Warren County Historical Society | 50 Gurney Lane, Queensbury

Register Here:
https://givebutter.com/the-american-revolution-what-they-didnt-tell-you-in-high-school-ycoplm

Free & open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.

We're pleased to co-present an evening with author David Gibson, who will discuss his new biography, A Force for Nature:...
06/15/2026

We're pleased to co-present an evening with author David Gibson, who will discuss his new biography, A Force for Nature: Paul Schaefer's Adirondack Coalitions, published by Syracuse University Press.
Paul Schaefer devoted his life to keeping the Adirondacks forever wild. Gibson's biography — the first written about Schaefer — traces that legacy through Schaefer's own words, family stories, and the coalitions he built over decades of advocacy.

Monday, June 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Doors at 6:00 pm Crandall Public Library Community Room | Free to Attend | Advance Registration Requested

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
Register here: https://givebutter.com/authorsperspectivedavidgibson

Today we mark Flag Day — June 14, the anniversary of the Continental Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes in 1777.Tha...
06/14/2026

Today we mark Flag Day — June 14, the anniversary of the Continental Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes in 1777.

That same year, Warren County patriots were doing their part. Local militia and settlers felled thousands of trees along the military road from Skenesborough to Fort Edward, slowing British General Burgoyne's march south and helping set the stage for the American victory at Saratoga — the turning point of the Revolution.

Warren County was named for General Joseph Warren, a hero of the patriot cause who gave his life at Bunker Hill two years before that flag was ever raised. Our community's identity is woven into the story of American independence.

Happy Flag Day from the Warren County Historical Society.

If you grew up in Warren County, chances are your memory of this region is made up of more than just the big landmarks. ...
06/13/2026

If you grew up in Warren County, chances are your memory of this region is made up of more than just the big landmarks. It's the places that are gone now. The ones you almost forgot. That's exactly the territory our Rewind column has been exploring since 2006.
Published on the 1st and 15th of each month, Rewind features history writing from our team, our historian, and contributors who know this region well. Our latest entry, written by summer intern Jackson Stanclift, takes on Magic Forest — and it's a genuinely fun piece of local history that deserves to be read. https://www.wcnyhs.org/rewind/

Have a Warren County story of your own? We welcome new contributors. Reach us at 518-743-0734 or [email protected]. And head to wcnyhs.org/rewind to catch up on twenty years of entries.

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50 Gurney Lane
Queensbury, NY
12804

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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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+15187430734

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