The Society is devoted to exploring and preserving the unique history of Wilmington.

There is a growing collection of photographs on the website and the "Wilmington Virtual Cemetery" on CD is available to researchers.

3 1/2 mile hike on Whiteface Mt. to view historic iron mines

Location: Wilmington Reservoir Road

Time: 9 am

Sponsored by: Wilmington Historical Society

Contact: Guy Stephenson Phone: 518-946-2318

Guy Stephenson, licensed guide, will be offering a 3 ½ mile hike and tour of the historic iron mines on Whiteface Mountain. This tour requires a fair amount of walking and exertion as it is a moderate to strenuous hike. Be sure you are physically able to participate in the outing as described and dress appropriately.

Pre-registered participants will meet at the Wilmington Reservoir at 9 am. The hike will take approximately 4 hours. Bring your own lunch or snacks, and water or other beverages to drink. The event will be held rain or shine, so please dress suitably for hiking and bring attire for variable weather conditions.

The guide fee is $10.00 for Wilmington Historical Society members and $12.00 for non-members. Advance registration is required with payment due at time of registration. Attendance is limited, and filled on a first-come-first- served basis. Refunds will be given to those not able to attend if the WHS is notified at least 48 hours prior to the event date.

Call Guy Stephenson at 946-2318 for reservations.

Send full fee to Wilmington Historical Society, P.O. Box 174, Wilmington, NY 12997