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The work of preserving Warwick's history

| 01 Sep 2016 | 10:51
    Photos by Roger Gavan The Wisner and Buckbee families represent 11 generations, beginning in 1713 when Johannes Weesner (his son changed his name to Wisner) purchased a farm near Mt. Eve.
    Photos by Roger Gavan The Wisner and Buckbee families represent 11 generations, beginning in 1713 when Johannes Weesner (his son changed his name to Wisner) purchased a farm near Mt. Eve.
    On Saturday evening, August 27, more than 160 guests, a record number, spent a picture perfect summer evening with clear skies, low humidity and mild temperatures at the annual event sponsored by The Historical Society of the Town of Warwick.
    On Saturday evening, August 27, more than 160 guests, a record number, spent a picture perfect summer evening with clear skies, low humidity and mild temperatures at the annual event sponsored by The Historical Society of the Town of Warwick.
    Guests enjoyed an extraordinary silent auction.
    Guests enjoyed an extraordinary silent auction.
    From left, Lou Heimbach and Jonah Mandelbaum.
    From left, Lou Heimbach and Jonah Mandelbaum.
    From left, Barron Morgan, Abigail Ashley and Al and Nina Lewis.
    From left, Barron Morgan, Abigail Ashley and Al and Nina Lewis.
    Dr. Joseph and Katherine Grizzanti, founders of the Warwick Valley Winery..
    Dr. Joseph and Katherine Grizzanti, founders of the Warwick Valley Winery..

WARWICK — The music, the appetizers, the food and even the weather, worked together to make the 45th annual Under the Tent Party a big success.
On Saturday evening, Aug. 27, more than 160 guests, a record number, spent a picture perfect summer evening with clear skies, low humidity and mild temperatures at the annual event sponsored by the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick.
The event is the Historical Society's major fund raiser and the money is used to help preserve Warwick's historical heritage. The proceeds from this event are still being tabulated.
Guests gathered both outside and under the huge tent. And friends met friends while enjoying live music along with good food, wines and other refreshments courtesy of local businesses and restaurants.

Celebrating the Buckbee and Wisner families

During the evening, Cathryn Anders, president of the Historical Society, and Executive Director Lisa-Ann Weisbrod welcomed guests and announced that this year the society was celebrating the many contributions that the Buckbee and Wisner families had made to the Town of Warwick.
"We recognize," said Weisbrod, "the fortitude of this family in its commitment to preserving the unique character of the town."
The Wisner and Buckbee families represent 11 generations, beginning in 1713 when Johannes Weesner (his son changed his name to Wisner) purchased a farm near Mt. Eve.
And after the completion of the new Warwick Public Library in 2009, his descendents purchased the older library building and donated it to the Warwick Historical Society.

The work of the society

The society owns and maintains many historic buildings and other properties in the Village of Warwick.
Fund raisers, although essential, only cover part of the expenses, especially for buildings, which are often badly in need of repair.
The Shingle House, for example, which is the oldest building in the Village of Warwick, is currently undergoing renovations. And Society volunteers are also performing an archaeological dig on this same site and discovering a trove of interesting artifacts.
And, in honor of this, guests were served a new ice cream flavor desert courtesy of the Bellvale Creamery, "Shingle Dig."
Anyone wishing to donate to the Historical Society or become a member can call 986-3236 or visit warwickhistoricalsociety.org.