The Historical Society of Walden
and the Wallkill Valley is a nonprofit organization
devoted to the preservation of local history and is
chartered by the
State of New york.
Membership is open to the public and we encourage
anyone interested
in preserving local
history to become a member.
The Society
publishes
The Walden House Tattler
bi-annually and distributes
it free
to members and now to everyone interested.
New
Members are always
welcome & needed!
Consider asking a friend
to
join you & join us
this year!
~ Membership 2026 ~
JOIN or RENEW ~ 2026
Membership & Renewal Form
(PDF
Form - Please print and mail in with renewal or new
membership)
Memberships make great gifts!
Annual Membership Dues & Renewals for 2026:
Student, K-12 $7.50
Single $20
Family $30
Business $50
Dear Members,
Even with the generosity of MAX Home Improvement providing a new roof,, the Society has many general expenses – oil, insurance, snow removal, alarm, and electricity, and this year, the need for three new Dormer Windows. Several Fundraisers are in the works to accomplish this new needed maintenance project. Our house insurance went up this year as well and we are exploring other possible avenues of insurance coverage this year. Our expenses are running about $10,00-$12,000 per year. We continue to brainstorm new fundraising ideas – and we are open to your suggestions. We continue 3 main goals :
- Increase membership -- Membership is very important to any organization. The membership dues help to offset some of the expenses. Plus the old adage “many hands make light work” is very true.
- Change Displays -- which we hope will bring many new visitors to the Walden and Shafer House. We are planning a new display on Walden Business Memorabilia that will be on display in the Shafer House. In our archives room is a large collection of local business memorabilia just waiting to go one display!
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Fundraising --The Archives committee is currently researching a number of old maps, of varying sizes, from surrounding areas and counties. These maps are not from the Walden area. Once we have researched the maps, they will be offered to the public via a Silent Auction this Spring.
Please be sure to renew your membership and participate in our Programs and Activities. If you have not received a hard copy or a digital copy, please contact us, or download copies from the web site, thewaldenhouse.org. Check the web site, Facebook, The Wallkill Valley Times and
The Tattler for upcoming events.
This website and The Tattler are volunteer efforts by the members of the Society.
