local history
By Time and the Valleys Museum on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - 9:13 am
The story of the Catskill resorts from 1823 to 1974. Originally a slide presentation by Manville Wakefield, the program includes an introduction by Trustee Emeritus Barbara Purcell. Refreshments are included.
By Time and the Valleys Museum on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - 9:05 am
The story of the Lenape is a historical reenactment by Tom Riley who plays the part of a Lenape warrior. Painted for war, he will recount the origins of the Lenape and trace their history from the earliest times, through the colonial period into the... Read more
By Time and the Valleys Museum on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - 8:59 am
Photos, records, stories and artifacts from the Town of Neversink, including a special display on old Neversink. Presentation at 2 p.m.: “Friends, Family and Fun at the Farm: What Neversink Meant to My Dad” about life in 1930s Neversink, by Charles... Read more
By Time and the Valleys Museum on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - 8:58 am
A presentation by former resident and geologist Robert Day on companies C&D of the 1st NY Mounted Rifles in the Civil War and the war’s effect on the Tri-county area. Refreshments are included.
By Time and the Valleys Museum on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - 8:52 am
A truly unique historical and entertaining program, The Songs of the Soldier is a stirring presentation of favorite songs of American soldiers and veterans from World War I. The songs reflect the experiences soldiers encountered while making the... Read more
By Time and the Valleys Museum on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - 8:51 am
A talk by local military historian Charles M. Breiner will include an overview of the armies, impact of new weapons including gas, U.S. industry and how the Treaty of Versailles set the stage for over 100 years of warfare. Museum researchers will also... Read more
By Time and the Valleys Museum on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - 8:48 am
Visitors to Lake Mohonk saw a very different place during the Civil War. Find out just how different as author Robi Josephson traces the earliest days of the mountain house. Ms. Josephson’s book, Mohonk Mountain House and Preserve will be available for... Read more
By olivefreelibrary on Monday, Jul. 11, 2016 - 2:52 pm
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