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1. Quarter Page Journal Ad (SCHS-JAQP) ...: (Journal Advertising); Quarter Page Journal Ad ...; Created on 15 August 2016
2. Half Page Journal Ad (SCHS-JAHP): (Journal Advertising); Half Page Journal Ad; Created on 15 August 2016
3. Full Page Journal Ad (SCHS-JAFP): (Journal Advertising); Full Page Journal Ad; Created on 15 August 2016
4. Heritage Club 100 (SCHSHC100): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society; Created on 21 December 2015
5. Heritage Club 50 (SCHSHC50): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society; Created on 21 December 2015
6. Family Membership (SCHSFM1): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society; Created on 21 December 2015
7. Individual Membership (SCHSIM1): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society; Created on 20 December 2015
8. SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020 (2020-01-29): (Events Calendar/SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020); ... performed with more than 20 different musicians from multiple genres during their ten year run. For the February show they will be joined by Jay Brooks on bass, and Bob on congas. Jay is the art teacher ...; Created on 29 January 2020
9. M L King Day (2015-01-19): (Events Calendar/M L King Day); M L King Day Visit http://calendarlabs.com/holidays/us/martin-luther-king-day.php to know more about M L King Day. Like us on Facebook: http://fb.com/calendarlabs to get updates. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
10. Connecticut, the fifth state (2020-01-09): (Events Calendar/Connecticut, the fifth state); Connecticut, the fifth state January 9, 1788 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Hartford, Connecticut ...; Created on 27 December 2015
11. John Glenn orbits the Earth (2020-02-20) ...: (Events Calendar/John Glenn orbits the Earth); John Glenn orbits the Earth On February 20, 1962, John Glenn becomes the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Cape Canaveral, Florida ...; Created on 27 December 2015
12. Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination (2020-04-04) ...: (Events Calendar/Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination); Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination April 4, 1968 Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing outside his hotel room on the second floor balcony. He was 39 years old. His assassination sparked ...; Created on 27 December 2015
13. Lindbergh arrives in Paris after first solo nonstop transatlantic flight (2020-05-21): (Events Calendar/Lindbergh arrives in Paris after first solo nonstop transatlantic flight); Lindbergh arrives in Paris after first solo nonstop transatlantic flight Lindbergh departed from Roosevelt Field in New York on May 20, 1927 in his plane, "Spirit of St. Louis", arriving in Paris afte ...; Created on 27 December 2015
14. Amelia Earhart and plane missing over central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island (2020-07-02) ...: (Events Calendar/Amelia Earhart and plane missing over central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island); Amelia Earhart and plane missing over central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island Missing July 2, 1937, declared dead on January 5, 1939 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Howland Island ...; Created on 27 December 2015
15. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (2020-08-28): (Events Calendar/March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ); March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom On August 28, 1963, this political rally took place in Washington, D.C., where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of th ...; Created on 27 December 2015
16. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream Speech" (2020-08-28) ...: (Events Calendar/Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream Speech"); Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream Speech" August 28, 1963 King delivers his famous speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
17. Birth of the U.S. Navy (2020-10-13): (Events Calendar/Birth of the U.S. Navy); ... Army in America, effectively establishing the start of the U.S. Navy. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Philadelphia, PA ...; Created on 27 December 2015
18. British sign Articles of Peace (2020-11-30) ...: (Events Calendar/British sign Articles of Peace); British sign Articles of Peace November 11, 1782 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
19. Boston Tea Party (2019-12-16) ...: (Events Calendar/Boston Tea Party); Boston Tea Party December 16, 1773 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Boston, Massachusetts ...; Created on 27 December 2015
20. Tusten: (Category); The town was previously part of the Towns of Mamakating and Lumberland in 1853. Benjamin Homans was the first settler, setting himself up by Narrowsburg. The Ten Mile River Baptist Church and Tusten Stone ...; Created on 30 November -0001
21. Rockland: (Category); ... Beaverkill Trail and the Mary Smith Trail. The Sun Trail ran from Hudson River to the East Branch of the Delaware and was so called because an Indian or scout could start running at sun-up and reach the ...; Created on 30 November -0001
22. Research Department ...: (Category); Sullivan County Historical Society Research Department Department Head: Fred Fries Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: (845) 434 - 8044 Our organization is a small, all volunteer organization ...; Created on 30 November -0001
23. News: (Category); Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
24. Neversink: (Category); ... the fishing. The hotel was called either Lackawack Hotel or Shield’s Hotel and Tammany Hall politicians and their families were an important part of the clientele. In the valley along the Neversink ...; Created on 30 November -0001
25. Mamakating: (Category); ... was still a part of Ulster County. During the early and middle 1700`s the construction of forts all along the old mine road (Route 209) was necessary to protect the settlers from hostile Indians. There ...; Created on 30 November -0001
26. Highland: (Category); ... part of the county along the Delaware River. The Town of Highland was named after the geography of its land. the "highlands" between the Delaware River and the Mongaup river rises to 1,300 feet in som ...; Created on 30 November -0001
27. General History: (Category); The Following articles fall under general or (County Wide) historical significance. They can include articles that either take place and/or effect "multiple towns" in the county, and/or are somehow significan ...; Created on 30 November -0001
28. Genealogy Department ...: (Category); Sullivan County Historical Society Genealogy Department Department Head: Suzanne Cecil Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: (845) 434 - 8044 Our organization is a small, all volunteer organization ...; Created on 30 November -0001
29. Fremont: (Category); ... the town of Callicoon – the west half becoming Fremont. Previous to the creation of the town of Callicoon in 1842 it had been a part of the town of Liberty. Records show that John Hankins, a resident ...; Created on 30 November -0001
30. Forestburgh: (Category); ... his burial. By Act of legislature in 1837, Forestburgh became a town taken from lands of Thompson and Mamakating, part of the hardenburgh patent. William Broadhead was the town's first supervisor a ...; Created on 30 November -0001
31. Fallsburg: (Category); The History of the Town of Fallsburg By Judy Magie The History of the Town of Fallsburg can be divided into two parts, one describing the town and its growth before the railroad and the other relating ...; Created on 30 November -0001
32. Departments ...: (Category); Sullivan County Historical Society List of Departments Our organization is a small, all volunteer organization that has a limited amount of resources and funds. To greatly help us attend to your requests ...; Created on 30 November -0001
33. Delaware: (Category); A Brief History of the Town of Delaware By Mary E. Curtis Practically all of the land now within the boundaries of the Town of Delaware was a part of the tract of the Hardenburgh patent purchased ...; Created on 30 November -0001
34. Curious Bits: (Category); ... copies and on microfilm. The following articles are from these newspapers. One hundred years ago, newsy items that occurred throughout the Sullivan County were well-recorded in articles found withi ...; Created on 30 November -0001
35. County History: (Category); ... spent the warm weather months in this heavily forested region, particularly along the major rivers, which they used for transportation. Here they hunted, fished, and farmed, growing corn, squash and beans. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
36. Cochecton: (Category); The History of the Town of Cochecton Sal Indelicato, Supervisor/Historian for the Town of Cochecton, has compiled this information from various publications, writings, articles and news sources. Previous ...; Created on 30 November -0001
37. Civil War: (Category); Sullivan County during the Civil War Articles and News clippings that appeared in local Newspapers during the Civil War. These newspapers and Microfilm Archives are available at the Sullivan County ...; Created on 30 November -0001
38. Cemeteries: (Category); There are over 200 cemeteries located in the county. Some of the cemeteries are known by other names. These other names are noted (when possible) inside the article. If you do not see the name listed please ...; Created on 30 November -0001
39. Callicoon: (Category); HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF CALLICOON By: Martha A. Scheidell The Town of Callicoon was, until 1798 part of the Town of Mamakating on the Sullivan-Orange county boundary. From 1798 to 1807 it was part ...; Created on 30 November -0001
40. Bethel: (Category); The Town of Bethel was founded in 1809, and is located in the heart of Sullivan County. It is comprised of many small hamlets. In this brief history I will try to include a little something about each ...; Created on 30 November -0001
41. Along The Neversink in the Seventies: (Category); ... He would later become Highway Superintendant for Sullivan County. Recalling his youth at the township of Neversink, Monroe published personal recollections of Neversink, and its memorable folks. The articles ...; Created on 30 November -0001
42. BOCES Student Art Exhibit ...: (News); BOCES Student Art Exhibit The museum is closed. You may see the student artwork on the Sullivan County Historical Society Facebook Page. ...; Created on 12 March 2020
43. Genealogy Department ...: (Genealogy Department); ... Department. If on the homepage you click on "Departments" at the top of the page and select "Genealogy." you will in the near future see my postings. Also at the top of the homepage is a heading label ...; Created on 11 March 2015
44. Barnhart Cemetery ...: (Rockland); REF: 1999 by JP & IB; Created on 03 June 2010
45. Children buried by Hartwood Post Office ...: (Forestburg); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
46. Hartwood Cemetery ...: (Forestburg); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
47. William "Bill" Burns Memorial: (News); It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing that long time board member, Bill Burns has passed away. He has served the Sullivan County Historical Society for over 40 years as a member, board member, ...; Created on 29 March 2020
48. Sullivan County Historical Society and Museum Closed: (News); ... we are able to reopen. The First Sunday Concert scheduled for Sunday April 5 has been cancelled and may be rescheduled in the future. Pictures of the BOCES Elementary Student Art Exhibit currently at ...; Created on 18 March 2020
49. The Great Monticello Fire - Rep-Watchman Aug 13th 1909: (Thompson); $1,000,000 FIRE IN MONTICELLO BUSINESS SECTION GUTTED Seventy-Four Places of Business and Residence Go Up in Smoke-—A Sorry Spectacle—But Monticello Will Build Again. The larger part of the business ...; Created on 16 February 2018
50. The Golden Age of The Catskills: (Video); ... . Among the millions visiting the Catskill included entertainers like Jerry Lewis, Danny Kaye, and Woody Allen. “Virtually anybody who was an early television star had gotten their start here in the Catskills ...; Created on 06 July 2017
51. The Military Room: (Past Exhibits); ... to participate beginning at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments. For information: 845-434-8044 ...; Created on 31 October 2016
52. History of Farms: (Now Showing); A current exhibit at the Sullivan County Historical Society is “A History of Sullivan County Farms” created by SCHS board member and volunteer, Fred Fries. The exhibits contain many farm artifacts ...; Created on 13 October 2016
53. Please donate to help us preserve the Republican Watchman!: (Announcements); ... of them. We would also like to purchase two kinds of handheld scanners so that articles can be scanned for archival and personal use. In addition we would like to see if it is possible to purchase a ...; Created on 14 September 2016
54. The Borscht Belt: (Now Showing); Borscht Belt, or Jewish Alps, is a colloquial term for the (now mostly defunct) summer resorts of the Catskill Mountains in parts of Sullivan, Orange and Ulster counties in upstate New York. Borscht, ...; Created on 17 June 2016
55. Sullivan Life: (Now Showing); When the colony that is now New York State established its first twelve counties in 1683, the present Sullivan County was part of Ulster County. In 1809, Sullivan County was split from Ulster County. ...; Created on 11 June 2016
56. New Exhibit "Early Sullivan County" to Open June 12th: (Museum News); ... during that era. The contrast to modern life is startling. The Opening of “Early Sullivan County” will be held Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville ...; Created on 22 May 2016
57. Elsie Winterberger: (History Preserver); ... tanneries that developed in the region. When, during the middle to latter part of the nineteenth century, the Beaverkill section became a popular destination for visiting sportsmen, many of the farmers ...; Created on 17 January 2016
58. Harold Gold: (History Makers); ... and serve in the army, but he was born in South Fallsburg and never called anyplace else home. The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Harold entered the world on September 20, 1923, in a second-floor apartment ...; Created on 17 January 2016
59. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... us end to an era of naivete. Then there are those who say it was just a hell of a party. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969 drew more than 450,000 people to a pasture in Sullivan County. ...; Created on 04 January 2016
60. Hats off to Spring: (Past Exhibits); ... historical eras; the earliest hat being dated as far back as 1845. This exhibit has been created by the SCHS Museum's Exhibit Director Sharon Thorpe. With each hat style representing a particular era, Sharon ...; Created on 27 December 2015
61. Monticello: (Thompson); ... new county would ultimately be formed out of the southwestern part of the county. He predicted the county seat for this new county would be located along the new turnpike and envisioned a village of his ...; Created on 26 December 2015
62. Hurleyville: (Fallsburg); ... of South Fallsburg. Hurleyville was originally settled by William Hurley. The local economy was originally centered on dairy farming, but gradually became part of the Catskills Borscht Belt resort area. ...; Created on 26 December 2015
63. Civil War Exhibit: (Pictures); This has been a very popular exhibit. There were artifacts, books, pictures , and even a Civil War encampment complete with a tent, fire pit and checker board. NOTE: This exhibit will close ...; Created on 18 December 2015
64. Civil War: (Past Exhibits); This has been a very popular exhibit. There were artifacts, books, pictures , and even a Civil War encampment complete with a tent, fire pit and checker board. NOTE: This exhibit will close on January ...; Created on 18 December 2015
65. Frederick A. Cook Exhibit: (Pictures); ... one of the most extensive Public Collections of artifacts from this expedition. View Gallery ...; Created on 18 December 2015
66. Frederick A. Cook: (Now Showing); ... one of the most extensive Public Collections of artifacts from this expedition. View Gallery ...; Created on 18 December 2015
67. Genealogy News: (Genealogy Department); The archives and genealogy department has been quite busy with visitors looking for their roots this summer. If you have received error messages when emailing me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., that glitch ...; Created on 24 July 2015
68. Beismer Family History: (Genealogy Department); The family history for the Beismer Family has recently been donated to the genealogy department by Lorraine O'Dell. It, as well as other family histories, will be available to be used at the museum. W ...; Created on 02 May 2015
69. Beismer Family History: (Genealogy Department); A recent acquisition in the Geneaolgy Department is a family history of the Beismer Family donated by Lorraine O'Dell. We appleciate her generosity. It, as well as other family histories that have bee ...; Created on 02 May 2015
70. Cemetery Interrment Records: (Genealogy Department); ... findagrave.com and to also create an index where needed. These volumes are available for your use in the genealogy department at the museum. They are also invaluable when fulfilling search requests. We ...; Created on 12 March 2015
71. Recent Searches: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that the SCHS Genealogy Department does searches for people looking for information about their family? Recently I have requests from individuals looking for information about the Kolansky-Hodes ...; Created on 11 March 2015
72. Genealogy Volunteers Wanted: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that the SCHS Genealogy Department has an extensive obituary file? I have been involved with catching up with the backlog of obituaries that have been in our archives. The obituaries are ...; Created on 11 March 2015
73. General Store: (Now Showing); The General Store was the commercial center of town and the primary place you would sell/purchase goods and collect your mail. Much like a Walmart of the 1800's, just about anything you needed was availabl ...; Created on 18 December 2014
74. Sullivan County Long Beards: (History Makers); ... Historian, John Conway. Among the numerous sportsmen’s clubs throughout the county that share in this heritage, the Sullivan County Long Beards are true representatives. Chartered with the National Wild ...; Created on 18 October 2014
75. Patricia and William Burns: (History Preserver); ... For almost the last quarter of a century, Pat and Bill Burns have been the lifeblood of the Sullivan County Historical Society. Their reverence for history, both within or beyond the boarders of ...; Created on 18 October 2014
76. Vintage Catskills Bungalow Colony: (Video); A video by Gary Swartzberg lZ4bzu5Qi2U ...; Created on 03 August 2014
77. John B. (Jack) Niflot: (History Preserver); ... its newsletter, the ECHO, continuously since then. Jack, a Charter Member and past president of the Upper Delaware Heritage Alliance was recognized for his extraordinary contributions related to local ...; Created on 25 November 2013
78. Woodstock: (Now Showing); ... on his meadows to hear the legendary rock and folk music artists of the era. "I'm a farmer. I don't know how to speak to twenty people at one time, let alone a crowd like this..." reveals a different asp ...; Created on 12 April 2013
79. From the Genealogist: (Genealogy Department); Looking for information on Martin and Elizabeth Duttweiller who owned a farm on Swiss Hill Road in Jeffersonville, NY between 1859 to 1892. They were born in Switzerland in 1827 and 1824. Martin was a ...; Created on 11 May 2012
80. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); ... problem was solved when the Society, along with fellow country-wide volunteer organizations, relocated into the unused school building at Hurleyville which became the Sullivan county Museum, Art and Cultura ...; Created on 04 April 2012
81. Darling Tales: (Callicoon); ... s that they were sure Darling would spin. "They had not to wait long. John was soon entertaining the crowd and all but forgot Harding's bottles. Talk got around to oxen and strong oxen in particular. ...; Created on 28 December 2011
82. Along The Neversink....: (Neversink); "...Stephen Andrus owned the big chestnut woods and every boy, the writer not excepted, early learned the art of thievery by slipping into the chestnut orchard, gathering a pocket full of nuts and then ...; Created on 28 December 2011

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