Warwick. Historical Society to host Fun Run Through the Village on July 24
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| 28 Jun 2021 | 03:36
This charming illustration of George Washington running the 5K course was created by WHS student board member Hanna Ali and will be featured on the T-shirts for the inaugural GW Day 5K scheduled for Saturday, July 24, waves beginning at 8:30 a.m. Images provided by Warwick Historical Society.
The Old School Baptist Meeting House, one of 12 historic properties maintained by the WHS, will be open to the public during free Historic Property Tours on Saturday, July 24, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Join the Warwick Historical Society (WHS) on Saturday, July 24, at the inaugural George Washington Day 5K, starting and finishing at Veterans Memorial Park, 29 Forester Ave., Warwick.
Dart down the streets of the Village in a tri-cornered hat-like shaped course, past historic properties and markers, and be part of the first 5K to support the mission of the WHS, preserving, sharing and celebrating the history of the Town of Warwick.
The cost is $25 for participants, $30 if you register after July 17. Waves begin at 8:30 a.m. Register by following the link, https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Warwick/GeorgeWashingtonDay5K.
The WHS would like to thank our generous GW Day 5K sponsors: Etched in Time Engraving, Rooster Tees, Walden Savings Bank, Bellvale Farms Creamery, Baird’s Tavern, Peck’s Wine & Spirits, ShopRite of Warwick, and Fizzy Lifting Soda Pop Candy Shop.
Free historic property tours
After the run, spend the afternoon with the WHS at open house tours of several historic properties throughout the Village.
Speak with local historians and learn about the buildings, constructed between 1764 to 1927.
Hear stories about some of the earliest inhabitants of our community, tour the archaeological dig site behind the Shingle House, the oldest house in the Village of Warwick, and enjoy the agriculture exhibit in the Sly Barn, a tribute to the industry of agriculture in Orange County.
Essentials
The Historic Property Tour and Open House is free to attend on Saturday, July 24,from 12 to 4 p.m., and all ages are welcome. Call 845-986-3236 for more information. New members are always welcome and encouraged to help the WHS preserve the history happening every day. Visit www.whsny.org to learn more.