
Wanakena Historical Association
2025 WHA Planned Events
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February 14 - White Our Weekend - Illuminated Woods Walk with luminaries and solar lights; Fairy Village at the Labyrinth; Bonfire, food and Open Mike at Z-Park - all in Wanakena
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​February 15 - Display of historic winter photos and stories. Collecting Winter Tales (stories for the "Two Towns " project. and Common Thread Quilts display - all at the Star Lake Presbyterian church).
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June 21 – Wanakena History Center Opens for the season (every Sat & Sun 11-4pm)​
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2025 Theme – “Mapping Places”
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New Rotating Exhibit - How small businesses build community
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More to be added once finalized


RIK PALTIEI CONCERT June 15, 2024 3pm
WHA concert & Reception - Celebrating Opening Day of the Wanakena History Center
Join the fun and enjoy some great music by attending the concert kicking off the 2024 Wanakena History Center Summer Season. 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 putting on this event.
The Concert 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.