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1. Research Request (SCHSIRR1): (Request Research); Open a request for Research; Created on 31 December 2015
2. SULLIVAN COUNTY (NY): A BICENTENNIAL HISTORY IN IMAGES (1596296461): Written by County Historian John Conway; Created on 21 December 2015
3. SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020 (2020-01-29): (Events Calendar/SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020); ... Carol Smith) have been presenting live music at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville. Their first project, the Woodsongs Coffeehouse, was an evening series of concerts that ran for eight years. Notable ...; Created on 29 January 2020
4. Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after launch (2020-01-28): (Events Calendar/Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after launch); Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after launch January 28, 1986 Seven crew members died on what would have been Challenger's 10th mission into space. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Cap ...; Created on 27 December 2015
5. Battle of Baltimore (2020-09-12): (Events Calendar/Battle of Baltimore); Battle of Baltimore September 12, 1814. It was during this battle that Francis Scott Key wrote the words that would become the "Star-Spangled Banner". http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Baltimore, Marylan ...; Created on 27 December 2015
6. Battle of Chattanooga (2020-11-23) ...: (Events Calendar/Battle of Chattanooga); Battle of Chattanooga November 23 to 25, 1863 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Chattanooga, Tennessee ...; Created on 27 December 2015
7. Video: (Category); Make sure to give a decent sized description for what the Video is about here.Be sure to replace the Picture with your Preview Picture and set the folowing Dimensions 1st Box to 250 Proportionate checked. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
8. Thompson: (Category); The first settlers to the Town of Thompson in 1749 were farmers David Gray and Z. Hatch, who put down roots in the vicinity of Dutch Pond. The Town of Thompson was named after William A. Thompson, a ...; Created on 30 November -0001
9. Rockland: (Category); ... petitioned for a royal grant. In 1709, Queen Ann granted the “Hardenburgh Patent,” an immense tract of around two million acres, with the stipulation that the original patentees had to give satisfaction ...; Created on 30 November -0001
10. Research Department: (Category); ... that has a limited amount of resources and funds. Consequently, we are not in a position to answer detailed research requests free. If you like, we will review the materials in our archives ...; Created on 30 November -0001
11. Neversink: (Category); ... and Lackawack. We closed out the century in Neversink with two reservoirs feeding New York City water; a school district that allows our young people to be taught nearby; a country fair that has been ...; Created on 30 November -0001
12. Mamakating: (Category); ... were what is now most of Orange and Sullivan Counties. On December17th, 1743 a precinct was formed called Mamakating. Some say it was called Mamacotten. It included what is now all of Sullivan County but ...; Created on 30 November -0001
13. Lumberland: (Category); A BIT OF LUMBERLAND HISTORY By an act of the State Legislature, Lumberland came into existence as a township on March 16, 1798, taking in an area that was bounded in the east by the Mongaup River and ...; Created on 30 November -0001
14. Liberty: (Category); ... of Lumberland, and was itself at this time, so large that it included the present towns of Callicoon and Freemont. The Town today covers 85 square miles. When the first white settlers came to this area, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
15. Letters to the Editor: (Category); ... the letters were critical either about the concert, the crowd, local law enforcement, politicians, or anything else that was felt to be associated with the festival. The new Woodstock exhibit will have ...; Created on 30 November -0001
16. Highland: (Category); ... of that war was fought on the headland above Minisink Ford in the town. It was here that the notorious Tory, Joseph Brant, led a bloody massacre on two companies of colonials from the Goshen area. toda ...; Created on 30 November -0001
17. 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
18. Genealogy Department: (Category); ... that has a limited amount of resources and funds. Consequently, we are not in a position to answer detailed genealogical requests free. If you like, we will review the materials in our archives ...; Created on 30 November -0001
19. 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
20. Forestburgh: (Category); ... nting a popular activity with safety measures stressed. The town has an operating country store with post office attached; Inn at Lake Joseph; R.C. Church; Eden Brook Fish Hatchery and golf course, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
21. Fallsburg: (Category); ... They were most likely Dutch and migrated from Ulster County. They probably reached the area by using an old Indian trail that crossed the Neversink River at Denniston�s Ford near Glen Wild. Some of these ...; Created on 30 November -0001
22. 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
23. Delaware: (Category); ... Jersey, to settle at the confluence of Callicoon Creek and the Delaware River. Acting as Griswold's land agent, he built a house near what is now Upper Delaware Campgrounds. When Ross came to what cam ...; Created on 30 November -0001
24. 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
25. County History: (Category); ... “original people”) first arrived in this area over 11,000 years ago. While there is no indication exactly what the place was like at that time, oral tradition (the Lenape had no written language) holds ...; Created on 30 November -0001
26. Cochecton: (Category); ... writings indicate that Cochecton was either the first or the second permanent settlement in Sullivan County. Records show that a group of exploring Swedes, who traveled from Connecticut, settled along ...; Created on 30 November -0001
27. 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
28. Callicoon: (Category); ... none of whom were willing to construct roads. According to one old account, there was but a solid wall of forest trees and laurel and rhododendron shrubs from what is now White Sulphur Springs to the Delaware ...; Created on 30 November -0001
29. Bethel: (Category); ... significant to this history. Well, this covered bridge was part of what was called the Newburgh and Cochecton Turnpike. Its replacement, which spans the Mongaup River, is now the connection between the ...; Created on 30 November -0001
30. 1938 Hurricane: (Category); News from the 1938 Hurricane As the tropical storm named Ilene made landform east of New York City, the local media made many comparisons with this recent storm to the hurricane that struck the southern ...; Created on 30 November -0001
31. Hats off to Spring ...: (Past Exhibits); In celebration of spring, 2013, the Sullivan County Historical Society has on display in the downstairs foyer glass case a collection of ladies' hats. Each of these ladies' head-dressea represents different ...; Created on 27 December 2015
32. 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
33. First Sunday Concert April 5 - The Dirty Stay Out Skifflers: (News); ... Stay Out Skifflers. The Skifflers are a Hurleyville, New York based jug band that has been touring for more than twenty years, bringing their unique blend of blues, folk, old timey, Tin Pan Alley pop to ...; Created on 12 March 2020
34. Our Digitized Newspaper collection is now available to the public!: (Museum News); ... some from the Sullivan County Record All of these newspapers are searchable and indexed for ease of finding information and subjects that appear in them. We have the following years and ...; Created on 17 February 2018
35. The Great Monticello Fire - Rep-Watchman Aug 13th 1909: (Thompson); ... covered entirely by insurance. From the power house the fire Quickly swept buck to the Palatine Casino, and in less time than it takes to chronicle it. that place of masquerade, frolic and fun was i ...; Created on 16 February 2018
36. The Golden Age of The Catskills: (Video); ... packed with people,” said Allen Frishman, Catskill Mountain preservationist. “It was paradise. Coming out of the city was paradise.” “Sullivan County during that time would have a year-round population ...; Created on 06 July 2017
37. 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
38. The Borscht Belt: (Now Showing); ... mns, given frequent local talks (including including teaching of history at Sullivan County Community College). John has a passion for local history and shares that so well in an entertaining way with his audi ...; Created on 17 June 2016
39. 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
40. 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
41. Elsie Winterberger: (History Preserver); ... were the conduit that bridged the experiences from her youth to the historical crusades that made up her later years. “I grew up in an era that is now nearing its end, and my job as historian gives me ...; Created on 17 January 2016
42. Harold Gold: (History Makers); ... and peace, invent machines that reshape the economy, or solve mysteries of the galaxies. Or a person can do ordinary things to an extraordinary degree and through dedication make the community a better ...; Created on 17 January 2016
43. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... ago. That's when the debate began about Woodstock's historical significance. True believers still call Woodstock the capstone of an era devoted to human advancement. Cynics say it was a fitting, ridicul ...; Created on 04 January 2016
44. Monticello: (Thompson); The Village of Monticello On March 20, 1801, an act was passed authorizing the building of a new turnpike road from the Hudson River to the Delaware through what was then Ulster and Orange Counties. ...; Created on 26 December 2015
45. Hurleyville: (Fallsburg); ... Hill. Hurleyville was a station stop along the New York, Ontario & Western Railway (O&W). Due to mail getting mixed in with that of Hurley, New York, Hurleyville was temporarily renamed "Luzon Station" ...; Created on 26 December 2015
46. Postcards from Bethel: (Bethel); The Museum has an extensive collection of Postcards from the Golden and Silver Hotel ages that you can browse and buy. Here is a small sample from the Town of Bethel Collection. View Gallery ...; Created on 19 December 2015
47. Postcards from Bethel: (Pictures); The Museum has an extensive collection of Postcards from the Golden and Silver Hotel ages that you can browse and buy. Here is a small sample from the Town of Bethel Collection. View Gallery ...; Created on 19 December 2015
48. Genalogy September 2015: (News); ... many visitors have been coming to the museum to see the wonderful Concord Exhibit. Be sure you don't miss that exhibit.. As always we can use volunteers to help in the genealogy and archives areas. W ...; Created on 03 September 2015
49. 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
50. 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
51. Where requests are from: (Genealogy Department); ... also have people who are local that stop by the museum for help with their family search requests. I have tried to respond in some form to all requests in a timely manner. ...; Created on 17 April 2015
52. Commemorative journals: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that a good source of family history can be found in commemorative journals created by schools, religioius groups, or other organizations. A recent family search included information obtained ...; Created on 13 March 2015
53. Family Histories: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that the SCHS has a large collection of family histories and family trees? These have been graciously donated to the SCHS by people who may have used the genealogy archives or have requested ...; Created on 13 March 2015
54. Cemetery Interrment Records: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that there are over 200 cemeteries in Sullivan County? The SCHS has many volumes of Cemetery Interrments by cemetery name. In the past, several people have gone to visit the various cemeteries ...; Created on 12 March 2015
55. Sullivan County: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that besides the Sullivan County Historical Society in Hurleyville, New York there are also societies in Tennessee and Indiana. They both have webpages. There is also a Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. ...; Created on 12 March 2015
56. 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
57. 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
58. Genealogy Department: (Genealogy Department); As the genalogy replacement for Barbara Viele at the Sullivan County Historical Society, I would like to make contributions to the SCHS webpage with information of what we have and do in the Genealogy ...; Created on 11 March 2015
59. 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
60. Patricia and William Burns: (History Preserver); ... volunteer commitment to the Society’s mission can be easily found by the improvements made over the years within the Society’s operations. Acquired skills and knowledge that has shaped their early lives, ...; Created on 18 October 2014
61. Gladys Olmsted: (History Makers); ... health into the mainstream, initiating programs for pre-natal care, better nutrition for babies (WIC ), well baby, orthopedic and tuberculosis clinics and whatever else was needed to "keep the health" her ...; Created on 25 November 2013
62. Woodstock: (Now Showing); ... ct to the festival, and its later reincarnation into the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, that is now explored by the new exhibit being assembled at the Sullivan County Museum. The land on which the st ...; Created on 12 April 2013
63. The Fallsburgh Tunnel: (Fallsburg); ... the rails with picks. Unfortunately, the relining work did not solve all the problems at the Fallsburgh tunnel. That June, just as the workers were completing their task of relining ...; Created on 25 November 2012
64. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); ... common sense mind, followed by a resolve and patience in pursuing whatever goal he sets. The choice by the Sullivan County Historical Society of Allan as this year's History Preserver reflects not onl ...; Created on 04 April 2012
65. 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
66. Along The Neversink....: (Neversink); ... . Sam Benson kept the Tavern, and Jim Knight lived up the river where we went trout fishing. His home was open to all comers. Peg Lawrence also kept a tavern and in her declining years always claimed th ...; Created on 28 December 2011
67. The Stone Arch Bridge: (Cochecton); ... that collapsed under a wagon load of hemlock on its way to a nearby tannery. The construction of the Bridge by Philip Henry Hembdt was unique in that the temporary wood framework, known as centering, ...; Created on 03 November 2011
68. The Cochecton Bridge Company, Inc.: (Cochecton); ... contract for building the bridge. It was completed in 1819, but was so unsubstantial that it was never used and fell of its own weight. It had only one pier. in the spring of 1820, Major Wheat moved ...; Created on 03 November 2011
69. Early History of Youngsville: (Callicoon); ... interesting item that we might mention here concerns the Callicoon Local Record, now poopularly known as the Sullivan County Record. It was first published in Youngsville by William T. Morgan; the dat ...; Created on 03 November 2011
70. The Hamlet of Swamp Mills: (Tusten); ... a brickyard, a blasting powder factory and an excelsior mill manufactured wood shavings that was used primarily for the packing of fragile items and turned out four or five tons of shaved poplar a day. ...; Created on 20 October 2011
71. The Hamlet of Beaver Brook: (Tusten); Beaver Brook is another community in Tusten that had a school, but was not named on the 1875 Beer's map. The early people who owned land here prior to the Civil Waar were primarily engaged in lumbering ...; Created on 20 October 2011
72. The Village of Narrowsburg: (Tusten); ... that included the word “Eddy” were so named by the early raftsmen. Narrowsburg was first known as Homans’ Eddy until Mr. Homan left the area. It was then renamed Big Eddy by the raftsmen because it is ...; Created on 20 October 2011
73. The Town of Tusten: (Tusten); ... ferry scow. The community that formed here was named Tusten, in honor of Colonel Benjamin Tusten, Jr., who had two claims to fame. He was among the first doctors in this country to introduce inoculation ...; Created on 20 October 2011
74. Civilian Conservation Corps: (Tusten); ... the 12,000 acre tract on several different occasions of late and now decided that a winter camp will be located here. "Perhaps few places in the US are better suited for the establishment of a camp th ...; Created on 07 October 2011
75. Casino Burns: (Liberty); ... g was ablaze. "The building was owned by Mr. John Clark of New York who built it ten or twelve years ago. His son W H Clark has always been in charge. Mr. W H Clark says that the property had formerly b ...; Created on 07 October 2011
76. Searching For Gillette: (Neversink); ... in 1804, in the Town of Neversink, and dying at Kansas in 1854, but the researcher wanted to find information concerning his ancestor's life; place of residence, what was the reason for the move out wes ...; Created on 07 October 2011
77. Salmon Steele: (Rockland); ... from Dr. Edward Livingston, one of which would become the site of the tannery that would be built that same year along the shores of the Little Beaverkill Stream. Early records show that the tannery was ...; Created on 07 October 2011
78. Along the Neversink.....: (Neversink); "...John R Tompkins, father of Ross, was a drover and a great maple sugar maker. So much so that he was known in Monticello and Ellenville as Sugar John. John Low, Phoebe Low, and Vick Chamblin ran the ...; Created on 07 October 2011
79. Along the Neversink....: (Neversink); ... as Old Baltimore, the greatest stock horse of that time. There were Cuby Johnson, the tanner, halfway up the flat and a wonderful fine man; and Herring, who bought the Palon property and became the first ...; Created on 07 October 2011
80. Along the Neversink...: (Neversink); ... by saying that he chose to be the administrator of his own estate. The village boys used to tease Sam when he was intoxicated. One day he secured an old gun and fired a shot among them, killing one of ...; Created on 07 October 2011

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