George Washington Day Public Open House and Tour
Enjoy a free public tour of select WHS properties at the annual George Washington Day celebration, commemorating the General’s visit to Warwick in 1782. Visit the Shingle House complex, 7-9 Forester Avenue, and talk with local historians as they share stories of the people and circumstances which helped shape this wonderful Town. Reservations are not required, the tour is free and family-friendly. Call 845-986-3236 for more information.














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Join local historian Alan Held for a ride through Warwick’s railroading history and discover the 28 miles of railroads that once served the town of Warwick, its villages, and hamlets. The presentation will take place on Friday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in the A.W. Buckbee Center, located on 2 Colonial Ave. in Warwick.
Featured in the presentation will be then-and-now comparisons, maps, and rare images of Warwick that will show the importance that railroads had to the industrial development of the region. From existing trackage to little-known branches abandoned more than a century ago, the presentation will explore the track, stations, locomotives, and the stories of the half dozen railroads that built our community.
This program is free to the public courtesy of the Warwick Historical Society (WHS). Anyone with an affinity in history is welcome to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments preceding the program at 7 p.m. For more information about the program or the WHS, call 845-986-3236 or visit warwickhistory.org.











