Walpack Historical Society

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

We have a special treat in store for visitors who brave tomorrow’s forecasted rain to attend Walpack Center Day. This event is taking place on Walpack Center’s Main Street from 12 pm – 4 pm. Please refer to prior posts for more information.

Walpack Township has graciously allowed the Walpack Historical Society to open the Walpack Township Firehouse in order to offer another dry space for our guests, volunteers and select displays.

The Walpack Township Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated in 1949, and the construction of the Walpack Center Firehouse was completed in 1950. The first engine was a 1929 Ford Model A with a 300-gallon per minute, front mounted pump and a 175-gallon water tank. This engine was later retired and replaced with the 1933 Seagrave engine shown next to the firehouse in this 1955 photo, which was found posted on the Friends of Old Mine Road page and colorized by Walpack Historical Society member Bill Rowan. The additional photo is courtesy of Jeff Stoveken.

10/09/2026

Current Fall Foliage Conditions — Friday, Oct. 9 🍂

Fall is here! Leaves across New Jersey are showing more color and even beginning to drop, especially in northern parts of the state. Some tree species, including maples, birches and poplars, change color earlier than others, while many trees are just beginning to change. With another small storm predicted this weekend, let’s hope the leaves hang on for a bit longer. 🌳

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, let’s show off New Jersey’s 250 shades of color! Share your most recent fall foliage photos in the comments and give us an updated look at the colors and types of trees in your area of New Jersey in the comments. ⬇️

Check back each Friday for an updated map featuring current, on-the-ground fall foliage reports from across the state.

10/09/2026

Are you visiting Walpack Center on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm? Do you have a Native American artifact or collection you have always wondered about? Bring it to the SARP table at this Sunday’s event for identification and discussion!

SARP (Skylands Archaeology Research Program) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to researching, preserving, and sharing the Native American history and archaeology of the Wallkill and Upper Delaware River Valleys.

10/09/2026

Please note….this is a rain or shine event.

The Walpack Historical Society invites you to join us as we celebrate Heritage Day in Walpack Center on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm. This year’s event will take place entirely in Walpack Center. The schoolhouse, church, barn, general store/post office and the Rosenkrans Museum will all be open for tours. Exhibitors will be offering demonstrations on blacksmithing, tatting (making lace), spinning and chair caning. The Colonial Musketeers and the Frontier Guard are both participating in the day’s events. David C. Pierce will be on hand to sign his book, “Tocks Island: Dammed If You Do”. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (NPS), Friends of Delaware Water Gap N.R.A., the Van Campen Homestead and Skylands Archaeology Research Program (SARP) will also be present at the event. Visitors will find a variety of displays along Main Street and in the church.

Ranger John will be leading a “Hike With A Ranger” along the Military Trail. The hike leaves Walpack Center at 1 pm.

We hope to see you on Main Street as we celebrate Walpack’s rich history and heritage.

Please note, Walpack Historical Society is proud to be part of the 16th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend. Walpack Center is only open to guests on Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm - 4 pm. Visit the Sussex County Heritage Weekend’s website (link in the comments) for more information about the other events happening throughout the weekend. This weekend is a great opportunity to explore a wide variety of historic sites. Plus, fall colors are beginning to creep across Sussex County.

10/04/2026

The Walpack Historical Society invites you to join us as we celebrate Heritage Day in Walpack Center on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm. This year’s event will take place entirely in Walpack Center. The schoolhouse, church, barn, general store/post office and the Rosenkrans Museum will all be open for tours. Exhibitors will be offering demonstrations on blacksmithing, tatting (making lace), spinning and chair caning. The Colonial Musketeers and the Frontier Guard are both participating in the day’s events. David C. Pierce will be on hand to sign his book, “Tocks Island: Dammed If You Do”. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Friends of Delaware Water Gap N.R.A., the Van Campen Homestead and Skylands Archaeology Research Program (SARP) will also be present at the event. Visitors will find a variety of displays along Main Street and in the church.

We hope to see you on Main Street as we celebrate Walpack’s rich history and heritage.

Please note, Walpack Historical Society is proud to be part of the 16th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend. Walpack Center is only open to guests on Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm - 4 pm. Visit the Sussex County Heritage Weekend’s website (link in the comments) for more information about the other events happening throughout the weekend. This weekend is a great opportunity to explore a wide variety of historic sites. Plus, fall colors are beginning to creep across Sussex County.

10/03/2026

Prime leaf peeping season is nearly upon us. Walpack should be close to peak colors for next weekend’s Walpack Center Day Event. We hope you will be able to join us on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm.

Current Fall Foliage Conditions — Friday, Oct. 2 🍃

Fall is slowly making its way across the Garden State! The leaves are beginning to show some change, with hints of yellows, orange and reds starting to appear across New Jersey. While the recent nor’easter brought strong winds and heavy rain to the state, there’s still plenty of fall color to come. 🌳

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, let’s show off New Jersey’s 250 shades of color! Share your most recent fall foliage photos in the comments and give us an updated look at the colors and types of trees in your area of New Jersey in the comments. ⬇️

Check back each Friday for an updated map featuring current, on-the-ground fall foliage reports from across the state.

09/29/2026

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO VAN CAMPEN & WALPACK CENTER DAY 2026!!

Important event update! Unfortunately, due to the poor road conditions of Old Mine Road (dirt) and the overgrown parking areas at the Van Campen Inn we will be unable to open the building on Sunday, October 11th, 2026. The road and the parking area are unable to safely accommodate the high volume of visitors expected. We have moved all the exhibits and presentations to Walpack Center. We hope our guests understand that this decision was made with our visitors’ best interest in mind. We hope to see everyone at Walpack Center. We have a fun, unique and educational day planned!