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The Home of the Historical Society of Walden & the Wallkill Valley & stone house museum. The Jacob T. Walden House, located in Walden, New York.

Our FaceBook page is an introduction to our web site www.thewaldenhouse.org. The House is a circa 1768 stone house owned and maintained by the Historical Society of Walden and the Wallkill Valley. The House is on the National Register, and the Society holds monthly member meetings with guest speakers on the 3rd Wednesday evening of most months in April, May, June, July, August, Sept. October, November, and December--with special events throughout the year. Please consult the web site calendar for specific upcoming events. Guests and New Members are always welcome!

10/27/2026

Join us Tuesday, October 27th from 5–9 PM at Franco’s for a Dine to Donate night benefiting the Historical Society of Walden & Wallkill Valley!

Whether you dine in or take it to-go, 20% of your meal will support the Jacob T. Walden House & the Shafer House Museum 🏡✨ MUST PRESENT COUPON

📍 74 Oak Street, Walden
🎟 Don’t forget your coupon (print from the website or grab one at the library!)
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Eat pizza. Support local history. That’s amore ❤️🍕

10/11/2026

🎃 Trick or treat at the Walden House! 👻

Join the Historical Society of Walden and Wallkill Valley for some Halloween fun on October 31st from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Jacob T. Walden House!

Bring the little ghouls and goblins by for a spooky evening of trick-or-treating at this historic Walden landmark. We can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes!

📍 34 N. Montgomery Street, Walden, NY 12586

Happy Halloween!

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. Any questions or concerns please contact the society at 4...

10/08/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. Any questions or concerns please contact the society at [email protected]

This event will return soon thank you!

10/08/2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 21st at 7 PM at the Jacob T. Walden House for an evening of local history!

The Historical Society of Walden and Wallkill Valley welcomes Ted Reiss for “Enterprise and Courage: The Civil War Years at Mohonk.” Ted will explore the transformative decade from 1860–1870, looking at how the history of Lake Mohonk intersected with the upheaval of the Civil War, as well as the surrounding communities and the war’s impact on them.

Light refreshments will be served.

📍 Jacob T. Walden House
34 N. Montgomery St., Walden, NY 12586

Come learn more about this fascinating chapter in Hudson Valley history!

10/05/2026

The museum season is coming to a close! Join us for the final regular open day of the museums on Saturday, October 10th, from 11 AM–2 PM.

While regular open days will be winding down, there are still plenty of opportunities to experience local history! All currently scheduled fall programs will continue as planned, with additional events and programs announced monthly on social media and at thewaldenhouse.org.

Private museum visits will also be available throughout the remainder of the year, based on Society member availability. To inquire, contact [email protected].

Come visit us before the season comes to a close and spend an afternoon exploring the history of the Walden & Wallkill Valley! 🏛️📜

10/03/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Historical Society will not be at Harvest Fest today. We hope everyone has a fantastic time though!! We will see you all again soon!!

09/29/2026

🛠️ Construction is underway at the Shafer House Museum! 🏛️

The floors are getting some much-needed work as we prepare to expand our exhibit space and bring even more local history to life. 📜✨

And the best part? This progress is all thanks to the generous contributions and donations from our community! ❤️

Every donation helps us preserve the past, improve our museum, and create new opportunities for visitors to learn about the history of our community.

We can’t wait to show you what’s coming next! Stay tuned… 🏛️🔨

Address

34 North Montgomery Street
Walden, NY
12586

Website

https://thewaldenhouse.org/

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