History

Founded in 1941 as a non-profit organization, this “camp with a social conscience” has a rich history of promoting peace while considering issues of justice, freedom and peace as our society shapes itself for future generations.

Brief History of World Fellowship Center

1893

First Parliament of Religions, in conjunction with World Expo, Chicago

1918

League of Neighbors commenced working for Racial Unity

1929

World Fellowship of Faiths founded, an inter-religious, intercultural peace organization, bringing together the League of Neighbors for common human unity; Union of East and West for cultural unity; and Fellowship of Faiths for religious unity.

1941

World Fellowship Center founded by Charles and Eugenia Weller (with help from Lola Maverick Lloyd and scores of contributors), in Albany, NH on 290 acres in the White Mountains.
The first summer’s program, “In a Time of War Prepare for Peace”, featured a World Government Convention.

1953

Willard and Ola Uphaus became Directors in the McCarthy era. Soon after, the NH attorney general demanded that they turn over lists of guests and presenters. They refused.

1958

Purchase of Weller House and 30 acres.

1959 – 1960

Though subversive activity was never established, Willard Uphaus spent a year in jail for contempt of court after six years of litigation.

1970

Christoph and Kathryn (Kit) Schmauch became Directors.
During the Schmauchs’ tenure the Center grew to include: Children’s Fellowship; weekly cultural offerings; organic vegetable gardens; 135 additional acres; nature trails; Schmauch meeting room; directors’ house… and more.

1982

Uphaus Lodge purchased.

2001

Andy Davis and Andrea Walsh became Directors.