ABOUT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Our History

The Walhonding Valley Historical Society was formed in 2001 -- the culmination of a vision by community leader Marvin Davis, who died two years earlier. Marvin wished there to be a way for people to share in preserving the past for future generations so they can cherish its traditions and learn from its lessons. The Society is governed by a Board of Trustees, which has adopted bylaws and incorporated with the state as a non-profit corporation.

Our Mission

The primary purposes of the Walhonding Valley Historical Society are as follows:

• To preserve the history of the community, its people, historical sites, and artifacts in the Walhonding Valley area
• To maintain the WVHS Museum
• To display items of local historical interest and value
• To catalog, record and preserve information concerning historical sites, buildings, people, events, and artifacts of the areas represented by the WVH Society
• To promote the dissemination of knowledge concerning local history
• To conduct programs which will promote interest in the history of the area and raise funds for the Society