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2012 Upcoming Events

Death Stalks the Historical Society--Again!!!
A 3 MMM Production by John Shaughnesy
Friday, May 18, 2012, cocktails at 6:30 PM & dinner at 7 PM
Conewango Club, 201 Market Street, Warren, PA
Tickets $30 per person--cash bar
Buy you tickets online at warrenhistory.org or at 210 Fourth Avenue, Warren
Silent Auction--Chinese Auction--50/50 raffles
Enjoy the music of Light Strings & Air by John Bowler and Laura Whitten from 6 to 7 PM

Wilder Museum Volunteer Rally and Picnic
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 5 PM
Please join us at the Wilder Museum to renew your volunteer status or become a new volunteer. Sign up for upcoming events or help out weekly. Everyone is welcome. Please contact us in advance to join the picnic festivities at 6 PM.
After dinner dessert and refreshments provided courtesy of Golden LivingCenter & Asera Care Hospice
(814)723-1795 or warrenhistory@kinzua.net

Wilder Museum Annual Fundraiser
Party with the Wilder Women--Peep Show
Sunday, June 3, 2012, from 1 to 4 PM
Join us for this very unique fundraiser!
Get a closer look at women's under clothing from up to a century ago.
Refreshments available. RVSP requested.

Warren County Tales at the Wilder Museum--An evening with Arch Bristow Tales
Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 6 PM
Listen and learn as guides share stories from the master himself
Old Time Tales of Warren County, "The Sage of Garland" Arch Bristow
Refreshments provided courtesy of Golden LivingCenter & Asera Care Hospice

Girls' Victorian Tea
Saturday, June 23, 2012, from 10 AM to 1 PM
Young ladies ages 8 through 11 enjoy unique Victorian crafts, games, dressing-up in period costumes, having tea, and an old fashioned ice cream social! $7 per girl. Reservation and signed permission slips required.
Warren County Historical Society, 210 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA
Refreshments provided courtesy of Golden LivingCenter & Asera Care Hospice

Wilder Museum Christmas in July--Vendor Event
Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 1 to 5 PM
Shop until you drop at this special occasion event!
Silent Auction---Chinese Auction--Food--Entertainment

Wilder Museum Warren County Tales with a Seneca Nation Guide
Thursday, July 26, 2012, at 6 PM
Featured local historian Alex Watkins
Refreshments provided courtesy of Golden LivingCenter & Asera Care Hospice

Wilder Museum Chicken BBQ & Local Musicians
Thursday, August 23, 2012, from 5 to 8 PM
Presale tickets $8--$10 at the door
BEST CHICKEN BBQ YOU'LL EVER HAVE!!!
Silent Auction--Chinese Auction--Free admission to the museum

Seldom Seen Tour of the Victorian Mansion located at 210 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA
Friday, September 7, 2012, from 6 to 8 PM
Visit the servants' quarters, Tommy Struthers' nursery and many more special artifacts not usually seen.
$5 per person at the door.

A Walk on the Wilder Side at the Wilder Museum
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, from 6 to 9 PM
Antique Firearms, the Oil Industry, Native Americans the Timber Industry, Cars, Wars....
are just some of the subjects available at the Wilder Museum. On this special evening, the Joseph DeFrees gun collection will be on display and out for close inspection by attendees. Subs, German potato salad, beer, wine & refreshments.

Haunted Halloween Open House & Trolley Tours
Friday & Saturday, October 5 & 6, 2012, from 6 to 8:30 PM
Tour the historical society and enjoy free refreshments courtesy of Golden LivingCenter.
Take a horse-drawn trolley ride through the historic district and listen to spooky Halloween tales!
Trolley rides are $7 per person, first come, first served. Sold in advance.
Get your tickets early, the trolley rides do sell out!!!

HAUNTED MUSEUM--PREPARE TO BE SCARED AT THE WILDER MUSEUM!!!
Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20, 2012, from 6 to 9 PM
For the faint at heart, Sunday, October, 21, 2012 from 3 to 6 PM
Admission at the door--$3 per person
Refreshments available for sale--courtesy of ROY (Revitalization of Youngsville)

Warren County in the War of 1812 with local historian Mark Davis
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012, at 6:30 PM
Main Courtroom, Warren County Courthouse
Free & open to the public

Victorian Christmas Tea for Girls
Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 10 AM to 1 PM
Young ladies ages 8 through 11 are invited to the Warren County Historical Society to create Victorian crafts, learn the language of the fans, learn Victorian etiquette while having tea and a special holiday luncheon.
$12 per girl. Registration and signed permission slips requited

Victorian Christmas Open House & Trolley Rides
Friday, December 7, 2012 from 6 to 8:30 PM
Visit the Victorian Mansion dressed in holiday decorations by the award winning Warren Garden Club.
Christmas music presented by the Youngsville High School String Orchestra
String popcorn for your holiday tree in the country store
and listen to your favorite Christmas stories in the Victorian Parlor.
Trolley rides available for $5 per person.