Time and the Valleys Museum
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About us:
The Time and the Valleys Museum, located in Grahamsville, Sullivan County, NY is a living and interactive resource that connects water, people and the Catskills.
The Museum has three floors of interactive exhibitions, a research center and Museum Shop.
Groups, camps and schools are always welcome - Guided tours are conducted for groups of 15 to 100 people throughout the year.
Articles
Feb. 7, 2018
View our rich collections from Claryville and Town of Denning that brings life to the history of the Upper Neversink and Upper Rondout valleys. Includes a special program and speaker. We welcome the sharing of any items relating to the Claryville or... Read more
Feb. 7, 2018
Henry “Bucky” Green, Town of Wawarsing Historian and member of the museum advisory board of the Ellenville Public Library & Museum will speak on his “Images of America” book on Ellenville. Books will be available for sale and light refreshments are... Read more
Feb. 7, 2018
Interested in helping at the Museum, but want to know more? Join us for an information session and tour of the Museum to learn how you can help and all the benefits of volunteering. Light refreshments are included.
Feb. 7, 2018
Join Son of a Bee from Grahamsville to learn about bee keeping, honey and the benefits of adding honey to your diet. Light refreshments are included.
Feb. 7, 2018
A discussion about the operation, protection and maintenance of New York City’s water supply - the largest municipal drinking water supply in the U.S. by DEP Director of Public Affairs, Adam Bosch. He will also share information and photos from the... Read more
Feb. 7, 2018
Herbs have been with us forever - from their mention in Genesis, through the centuries to today, where they are distilled and sold on the internet daily. The reason is clear, they are good for our health and tasty too! Spend a winter afternoon with... Read more
Feb. 7, 2018
A power point presentation by local historian Tom Riley which traces the history of the American Eagle and other raptors from their near extinction in the 1960s as a result of the effects of DDT and other chemicals, to today, when eagles can be found in... Read more
Mar. 7, 2017
Join us for a special program commemorating the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote in New York State, including an exhibit on prominent local women. Refreshments are included.
Mar. 7, 2017
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.
Mar. 7, 2017
Zeke Boyle of Beechwoods Barns restored the local 1870s Huff Barn on the Museum’s Lost Catskill Farm with help from Robert V. Curry. Hear their amazing story which will include how the barn was dismantled by volunteers including Trustee David Forshay... Read more
Mar. 7, 2017
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
Mar. 7, 2017
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
Mar. 7, 2017
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.
Mar. 7, 2017
View our rich collections from Claryville and Town of Denning that brings life to the history of the Upper Neversink and Upper Rondout valleys. A Program on tanneries begins at 2 p.m.. We welcome the sharing of any items relating to the Claryville or... Read more
Mar. 7, 2017
The Old Time Fair is our annual fundraiser and takes place rain or shine. The fair features old fashioned activities such as corn shucking, the very popular skillet toss and games for both children and adults. There are also demonstrations of old time... Read more
Mar. 7, 2017
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
Mar. 7, 2017
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
Mar. 7, 2017
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
Mar. 7, 2017
Discover the numerous volunteer activities for many different types of people. Volunteers teach students about NYC’s water system, scan photos and organize the collections, assist visitors at the front desk, help in the shop, create exhibits, research... Read more
Mar. 7, 2017
The Kurpil Family Fiddlers will perform their toe tapping fiddle music while intermingling local fiddle music history, song history and the origins of fiddling. Includes an exhibit of fiddle photos and memorabilia. Refreshments are included.