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1. Heritage Club 100 (SCHSHC100): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 21 December 2015
2. Heritage Club 50 (SCHSHC50): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 21 December 2015
3. Family Membership (SCHSFM1) ...: (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 21 December 2015
4. Individual Membership (SCHSIM1) ...: (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 20 December 2015
5. 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
6. Rockland: (Category); ... NY A decimated group of Tuscaroras from the Carolinas took refuge in the area. A tribe member by the name of Tunis was brought up in the home of John Osterhout, an Indian scout and guide, living ...; Created on 30 November -0001
7. Neversink: (Category); ... reservoirs took their homesteads, their businesses, their farms, their cemeteries; their cherished swimming holes. Like all pioneers, folks picked up and moved on. Carl Carlsen remembers as a young boy ...; Created on 30 November -0001
8. Mamakating: (Category); ... I eagerly accepted the offer and today we have an archive room, a great meeting room with many pictures and histories of all the areas of Mamakating and many artifacts of our area. We have165 members and ...; Created on 30 November -0001
9. Lumberland: (Category); ... and appropriate appurtenances, were built by and occupied by members of the family. From the September 1986 issue of the Observer ...; Created on 30 November -0001
10. Forestburgh: (Category); ... d came from a distinguished patriotic and political family. He served from 1837-40 and was twice a member of the Assembly from Sullivan County. After the American Revolution, tanneries, quarries, fishin ...; Created on 30 November -0001
11. County History: (Category); ... d racing course open only to club members. A six-figure initiation fee and pricey annual dues insure an exclusive membership. Harkening back to the environmental stewardship of the Lenape, and tr ...; Created on 30 November -0001
12. Callicoon: (Category); ... today are called Rt. 17K in Orange County Rt. 17B in Sullivan County. The first permanent white settlers to come to the Town of Callicoon – on May 19, 1814- were members of the William Wood family. They ...; Created on 30 November -0001
13. Bethel: (Category); ... nderful celebration attended by hundreds of people. It truly showed the spirit of small town life, bringing together all the members of the community. The Town of Bethel continues to grow ea ...; Created on 30 November -0001
14. Concord Remembered ...: (Pictures); ... , round tables, music, etc. View Gallery "Fabulous" was the word most repeated in the Sullivan County Historical Society Guest Book at the opening of "The Concord Remembered" exhibit on the ...; Created on 01 July 2015
15. Concord Remembered ...: (Past Exhibits); ... , round tables, music, etc. View Gallery "Fabulous" was the word most repeated in the Sullivan County Historical Society Guest Book at the opening of "The Concord Remembered" exhibit on the ...; Created on 01 July 2015
16. Sullivan County Historical Society 2020 Election: (News); ... did not happen. While it may not be the best way to conduct the election for officers and board members it was decided to hav3e a mail in vote. All SCHS members of record will be receiving one ballot per ...; Created on 01 December 2020
17. 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
18. John Conway Book Talk and Signing: (News); ... his columns have been collected in book form, following “Retrospect,” published in 1996 and “Remembering the Sullivan County Catskills,” published in 2008. The column has appeared weekly since 1987, first ...; Created on 11 March 2020
19. Alan Dampman May 26, 1926 - October 14, 2016: (Society News); ... served Our Country in the US Navy during World War II; he was a member of the Youngsville Reformed Church; and enjoyed his work with the Sullivan County Historical Society. He had worked at the college ...; Created on 16 October 2016
20. 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
21. New Exhibit "Early Sullivan County" to Open June 12th: (Museum News); ... tunes from the early 1800's through the mid 1900's. Admission is free, donations and Sullivan County Historical Society memberships are always welcome. For Information: 845-434-8044 ...; Created on 22 May 2016
22. Elsie Winterberger: (History Preserver); ... and New Jersey purchased large tracts of land, forming a private game preserve for the exclusive clientele that became known as the Hartwood Club. In 1898, one of the club members commissioned Gilbert to ...; Created on 17 January 2016
23. Harold Gold: (History Makers); ... I grew up in South Fallsburg, too, but I never saw a muskrat.) Harold graduated from Fallsburgh High School in a class of twenty-six students. He is now one of three surviving members of the class of ...; Created on 17 January 2016
24. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... "Summer In The City." But in 1967, after the Lovin' Spoonful appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show", things began to go wrong. Two band members were busted for pot possession and left the group. Their re ...; Created on 04 January 2016
25. Sullivan County Long Beards: (History Makers); ... and preservation of habitat and promoting our hunting heritage. The volunteers of the Sullivan County Long Beards are a small group of active, dedicated members that have the youth, women and veterans ...; Created on 18 October 2014
26. Patricia and William Burns: (History Preserver); ... Sullivan County Beekeepers Association and the Ruddick Trowbridge VFW Post No. 73. The latter he serves as post historian. Both Bill and Pat became members of Bethel First, doing beautification work in ...; Created on 18 October 2014
27. John B. (Jack) Niflot: (History Preserver); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY PRESERVER AWARD 2013 JOHN B. (Jack) NIFLOT (2/10/35 - 6/22/13) Town of Fremont Board Member and Historian, whose dedication and advocacy for understanding ...; Created on 25 November 2013
28. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); ... for sixteen years, along with serving three terms as SCHS President. He is still an active member of the Board of Directors. Over the years, Allan had developed a deep interest in all aspects of the count ...; Created on 04 April 2012
29. Early History of Youngsville: (Callicoon); According to historians of Sullivan County, the present village of Youngsville, situated in the Township of Callicoon, was formally settled by Samuel M. Young, a member of the respectable Liberty family ...; Created on 03 November 2011
30. The Methodist Cemetery; Livingston Manor: (Rockland); ... . Christian Fairchild of Monticello, a member of the Doll family, early settlers of the Beaverkill valley, has made it possible by a very large liberal contribution to start the work others are helping ...; Created on 07 October 2011
31. Along the Neversink...: (Neversink); I saw a picture sometime ago of four old Neversink men who were 80,or 90. or 100, as the case might be. They were, as I remember, James Curry, Highby Everet, Nehemiah Everet and Sam (not Samuel) Barnes. ...; Created on 07 October 2011
32. A Sketch of Mongaup Valley -By Alice Tillotson: (Bethel); ... ully and by his unobtrusive sociability had endeared himself to every member of the Court, not a few of whom have spoken sadly to me of the death of the 'Judge,' for so they knew him. He could not fa ...; Created on 29 September 2011
33. Stone Arch Bridge Saved For Posterity: (General History); ... Fighting along with the Society was Joe Purcell, director of the County Planning Board and a member of the Society. "At the Monday, April 14 Board of Supervisors' meeting, the Board voted to take optio ...; Created on 22 September 2011
34. Mutton Hill Burying Ground; II: (Neversink); ... and in 1805 he was a member of the Assembly. "As we look around at the smaller markers we see such inscriptions as the following; "Mary, wife of Benjamin Gillett. Died 1808. Born 1765. "Betsy, w ...; Created on 01 September 2011
35. About the Museum: (Sullivan County Museum); ... members of the Sullivan County Historical Society. Museum Hours are: Tues.- Sat. - 10 AM to 4:30 PM Sunday - 1PM to 4:30PM Monday - Closed For info call (845) 434 - 8044 ...; Created on 01 June 2010
36. Edward Van Put: (History Preserver); ... our lives. Edward Van Put remembers the influence that a commonplace event had on his life when he was twelve years old. His uncle took him fly fishing and Ed found the experience so fascinating that he ...; Created on 11 August 2009
37. The Kutsher Family: (History Makers); ... a shy person and not at ease in meeting the numbers of people involved in the life of a hotel. Gradually, this changed and today she is routinely perceived as the hotel’s Matriarch. She still remembers ...; Created on 11 August 2008
38. Charlotte M. Osterhout: (History Preserver); ... High School. A special kind of mind, curiosity and the gift of an exceptional memory are required for genealogical work and Glenn remembers that even as a boy he was impressed with his mother’s ability ...; Created on 11 August 2008
39. Alan Gerry: (History Makers); ... Regional Medical Center in Sullivan County and to the Sullivan County Community College. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for Syracuse University and has served for many years as a Trustee of the ...; Created on 11 August 2007
40. Maurice Gerry: (History Preserver); ... calls home. Maurice has also been active in other community matters. At present, he is serving his fourteenth year on the Liberty Town Board. He is a charter member of the Liberty Museum ...; Created on 11 August 2007
41. Paul Gerry: (History Preserver); ... new business called The Cutting Edge. One of Paul’s special interests was that of railroads. He was a founding member in 1982 of the Catskill Society of Model Train Engineers – an outgrowth ...; Created on 11 August 2007
42. Andrew Neiderman: (History Makers); ... the next twenty-three years he taught at Fallsburg High School. He is remembered not only as an outstanding teacher, but as a department chairman, faculty president, county teachers’ association president, ...; Created on 01 June 2006
43. Daniel Skinner: (History Makers); ... on lands which belonged to Connecticut by virtue of old land grants which extended from the Atlantic Ocean westward. Though Skinner became a prosperous landowner, he is remembered primarily for havin ...; Created on 11 August 2005
44. The Archives Gang: (History Preserver); ... Barner The Sullivan County Historical Society is honored to present the 2004 History Preserver Award to all the members of The Archives Gang and by extension to all those dedicated volunteers ...; Created on 11 August 2004
45. Max Yasgur: (History Makers); ... earn the distinction based on a single courageous act. The man we honor this year is best remembered for one event, but he also earned a reputation for excellence and dedication throughout his life. Max ...; Created on 01 June 2004
46. Alice and Russell (Rusty) Hodge: (History Makers); ... Yet this is only half the story, for this Olympian was preceded by his mother who was a member of the Olympics team in 1936. She also lives in Roscoe and the two of them constitute the only mother-son ...; Created on 11 August 2003
47. Beatrice Schoch: (History Preserver); ... to the Town of Bethel website. As time passed, she developed close relationships with members of the Sullivan County Historical Society and eventually was asked to join the staff in the ...; Created on 11 August 2003
48. John Conway: (History Preserver); ... of his knowledge, the Board of Supervisors appointed him to be the County Historian. In that position, he joins a number of former Historical Society members – James Burbank, Manville Wakefield and William ...; Created on 11 August 2002
49. Emma Cooke Chase: (History Makers); ... in 1936. She continued to further her agenda even after her retirement. As a charter member of the Sullivan County Historical Society, the county’s history is alive and available for ...; Created on 11 August 2001
50. Mary Edith Curtis: (History Preserver); ... Some of you may remember the cries of outrage which were heard when the National Park Service first came into the Valley. Mary documented that outrage in a Master’s degree research paper, The Aginners ...; Created on 11 August 2001
51. Delbert Van Etten: (History Preserver); ... Hector, had a farm in White Sulphur Springs and as a boy Del remembers riding into Liberty while his grandfather entertained him (or himself) with stories of the families who lived along the road. Thus ...; Created on 11 August 2000
52. Walter A. Rhulen: (History Makers); ... purchased a small insurance agency which he called the Rhulen Insurance Agency. They also had a third child, Peter, who was born in Monticello. Walter’s sister Joan remembers their home in the 1930’s and ...; Created on 11 August 1999
53. William Galbraith Smith: (History Preserver); ... Marge became active in the Presbyterian Church in Monticello. Bill served on the Session, the Budget Committee and with the Boy Scouts. He quietly helped countless friends, family members, neighbors and ...; Created on 11 August 1998
54. Lawrence H. Cooke: (History Makers); ... the essence of rectitude and my mother the essence of refinement,” he recalls. His father’s advice continues to guide him. When he faces difficult decisions, he remembers his father’s words, “If in doubt, ...; Created on 01 June 1998
55. John Raleigh Mott: (History Makers); ... and in 1895 he organized, with Karl Fries of Sweden, the World’s Student Christian Federation. By the time that Mott resigned from the Student Federation in 1925 it had a membership of over three hundred ...; Created on 11 August 1997
56. Judge Robert C. Williams: (History Makers); ... was taught by a woman, Lydia Calkin, who had taught his father and whom he remembers as one of the finest teachers he ever had. One of his memories of those days was that of being excused from school to ...; Created on 11 August 1996
57. Otto Hillig: (History Preserver); ... trans-Atlantic flight. His adventurous life is worth remembering for its own sake, but in the long run he will be primarily remembered and appreciated as a History Preserver whose legacy of photographs ...; Created on 11 August 1996
58. Marjorie Durland Smith: (History Preserver); ... of remarkable women. Marjorie has been a member of the Society and active in the field of local history for over forty years. Her list of accomplishments during this period is lengthy and can only ...; Created on 11 August 1994
59. World War I Comes to the Museum June 16th: (Past Exhibits); ... June 16 and 17. At 2 p.m. both days, there will be a special performance by the Catskill Readers Theatre. Members of the theater group will perform music of the era and read archival ...; Created on 09 June 2018

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