Photo Contests

June 15 - Rik Palieri Concert

Join the fun and enjoy the music by attending the concert . Come a little early to ensure you get a seat. Donations are greatly appreciated as this is a fundraiser for the WHA and there are expenses related to this event.

The Concert is begins at 3pm at the Wanakena Church on Second Street.

A reception will follow (about 4:15pm) on the porch of the Wanakena History Center, 21 Second Street, Wanakena NY.

Rik sings and performs both original and traditional songs on a variety of folk instruments, including the banjo, 6 & 12 string guitars, mouth bow, Native American flute and a collection of rare Polish bagpipes. In his shows he features a fun evening of fast banjo picking, exotic instruments, sing-a-longs, original song writing and a little bit of yodeling. He also likes to sprinkle his songs with stories.

June 15 - October 6 - Wanakena History Center
New Exhibits

Regular Hours:

The History Center at 21 Second Street will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm beginning on June 15 through October 6, 2024. Requests to visit at other times can be made by contacting one of the WHA Trustees or emailing Wanakenaha@aol.com.

Seasonal Highlights:

The History Center will feature a new rotating exhibit, “If Walls Could Talk!,” about the history of the original Rich Lumber Company worker houses with a focus on Second Street.
As the Clifton-Fine Hospital will begin constructing a new 21 Million Dollar Emergency Department, WHhave a display detailing the history of the hospital that was built in 1951 when there were several large industies in the area
In addition to the picture stations on the Walking TOur of Wanakena, several new picture stations will depict before and after images of the houses on Second Street.
WHA's committee, Common Thread Quilts (CTQ), will host “Singer Sundays” from 1 to 4 pm beginning on Sunday, June 23rd through Sunday, October 6th. Each Sunday will feature different antique Singer sewing machines from the 1860s through the 1960s. Stop by and try sewing on one of these beautiful machines while learning about the history of the Singer Corporation in the context of world, U.S., and local history.

2019 Photo Contest Winners - Why We Love Winter

A total of twenty-five photographers entered the contest this year. All of the entries were beautiful, creative images depicting why we love winter in the North Country. Almost all of the images received at least one vote. Many individuals spent a considerable amount of time before making their choice for best picture in each of the categories; 'Beauty of Winter' and "Fun in Winter'. The difference between several of the winning photos and Honorable Mention was only by one vote. Thanks to all the photographers who entered!!

Beauty of Winter Category

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Fun in Winter Category

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YOUTH WINNER

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HONORABLE MENTION

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2019 Photo Contest -The Wanakena Historical Association is sponsoring its 4th annual winter photo contest in conjunction with the Clifton-Fine winter White Out Weekend (WOW), February 15-17. Each photographer can enter up to three photos. Entry fee is $5 for one picture and $10 for three pictures. Because of a generous sponsorship from Wanakena Photographer Kristin Rehder, the minimum First prize for both the Youth and Adult entries is $50, with smaller increments for photos deemed second and third prize. Additional money received through contest registration will be added to the pot of prze money.

Review and complete he rules and compete the contest entry form and rules. All submissions must be received no later than February 4th. Make this event another Wanakena success.

2018 Photo Contest WINNERS - 2018

LIFE IS GOOD!

Dan Donovan, First Place Adult

SNOW SHOEING INTO THE SUNSET

Spencer Morrissey - Second Place Adult

WANAKENA FOOTBRIDGE

Robert Kehoskie, Tie Third Place Adult

I GOT THE BIG ONE

Amber Wood, Tie- Third Place Adult

SNOW SHOEING INTO THE SUNSET

Spencer Morrissey - Second Place Adult

WILL E. MELT

Jodie Soltau, Tie- Second Place, Youth

MORNING FROST

Wyatt Holmes, Tie-Second Place, Youth

FUN-GUY

Wyatt Holmes, Third Place, Youth

Photo Contest - Honorable Mention 2018 (10 votes of more, not in any order)

ABOVE THE TREELINE

Spencer Morrissey, Honorable Mention

SOLITUDE

Suzie Thaller, Honorable Nention

PLAYING PEEK-A-BOO

Kathie Nevil, Honorable Mention

PLAYING WITH SAM NARGI

Kathie Nevil, Honorable Mention

FULL MOON RISING

Kathie Nevil, Honorable Mention

2018 PHOTO CONTEST – The Wanakena Historical Association is planning its 3rd annual winter photo contest in conjunction with the Clifton-Fine winter White Out Weekend (WOW), February 16-18. Each photographer can enter up to three photos. Entry fee is $5 for one picture and $10 for three pictures. Because of a generous sponsorship from Wanakena Photographer Kristin Rehder, the minimum First prize for both the Youth and Adult entries is $50, with smaller increments for photos deemed second and third prize. Additional money received through contest registration will be added to the pot of prze money.

Review and complete he rules and compete the contest entry form and rules. All submissions must be received no later than February 10th. Make this event another Wanakena success.