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1. SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020 (2020-01-29): (Events Calendar/SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020); ... Mountain Boys. Most recently Little Sparrow has been hosting a Sunday afternoon Music and History series, showcasing the talented residents of Sullivan County in a format that includes first person ...; Created on 29 January 2020
2. Presidents' Day (2015-02-16) ...: (Events Calendar/Presidents' Day); Presidents' Day Visit http://calendarlabs.com/holidays/us/presidents-day.php to know more about Presidents' Day. Like us on Facebook: http://fb.com/calendarlabs to get updates. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
3. Presidents' Day (2016-02-15) ...: (Events Calendar/Presidents' Day); Presidents' Day The Museum will operate on it's normal schedule ...; Created on 27 December 2015
4. Jefferson Davis becomes President of the Confederate States (2020-02-18) ...: (Events Calendar/Jefferson Davis becomes President of the Confederate States); Jefferson Davis becomes President of the Confederate States February 18, 1861 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
5. Inauguration Day (until 1933) (2020-03-04): (Events Calendar/Inauguration Day (until 1933)); Inauguration Day (until 1933) The day when the new President of the United States is sworn in. Originally held on March 4, Inauguration Day was changed to January 20 by the Twentieth Amendment in 1933. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
6. Jefferson Davis is captured (2020-05-10): (Events Calendar/Jefferson Davis is captured); Jefferson Davis is captured Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy, was captured when the Union Army caught up to him on May 10, 1865, in Irwinville, Georgia. He would spend 2 years in prison ...; Created on 27 December 2015
7. National Flag Day (2020-06-14): (Events Calendar/National Flag Day); National Flag Day On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the U.S. flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially declared June 14 as National Flag Day. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
8. James Garfield shot (2020-07-02): (Events Calendar/James Garfield shot); James Garfield shot President James Garfield was shot on July 2, 1881, just 4 months after taking office. He died on September 19, 1881 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
9. President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act (2020-07-02) ...: (Events Calendar/President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act); President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act Signed by President Johnson on July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination of all kinds based on race, color, religion, or national origin. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
10. Richard Nixon resigns as President (2020-08-09) ...: (Events Calendar/Richard Nixon resigns as President); Richard Nixon resigns as President August 9, 1974 Nixon resigns amid Watergate scandal, and Vice President Gerald Ford becomes President. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Washington, D.C. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
11. William McKinley shot (2020-09-06): (Events Calendar/William McKinley shot); William McKinley shot President McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901 in Buffalo New York while attending the Pan-American Exposition, and died 8 days later on September 14. Upon McKinley's death, Vic ...; Created on 27 December 2015
12. John F. Kennedy assassinated (2020-11-22): (Events Calendar/John F. Kennedy assassinated); John F. Kennedy assassinated President Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 while on a trip to Dallas, Texas. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Dallas, Texas ...; Created on 27 December 2015
13. Rockland: (Category); ... In the mid 19th Century it contained one tannery, a school, two blacksmith shops, one sawmill, and 250 residents. Purvis was located on the Willowemoc at the junction of the Little Beaverkill, now the ...; Created on 30 November -0001
14. Neversink: (Category); ... walking his father’s cattle from the “valley” to their new home on South Hill. Stories like this are part of every relocated family’s memories. New York City got its water and the residents of Neversink ...; Created on 30 November -0001
15. Mamakating: (Category); ... According to historical records Johanis Hardenburgh, a resident of Kingston, N.Y., purchased a large tract of land known as the Hardenburgh patent. This land and another patent known as the Minisink patent ...; Created on 30 November -0001
16. Lumberland: (Category); ... husband of one of the daughters of the inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine, Isaac Singer. The original McKensie estate was built circa 1880-1884 by George R. McKensie, one of the early presidents of ...; Created on 30 November -0001
17. 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
18. Fallsburg: (Category); ... thousands of New York City residents to escape the heat of the city and travel to the widely promoted mountains and enjoy our beautiful countryside and healthy environment. By the turn of the century, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
19. County History: (Category); ... half-hearted attempts, the county was mostly unable to commercially capitalize on this claim to fame. In fact, for many years after the festival, it seemed as if county officials, as well as many residents ...; Created on 30 November -0001
20. Cochecton: (Category); ... first postmaster of Cochecton when President James Madison established a post route through the town. He also ran the first licensed tavern in the town and died in 1821. In about 1800, Charles Irvine, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
21. Callicoon: (Category); ... last sections of the county to be settled. There were but two or three families living in Callicoon by 1830. Apparently Callicoon was not settled earlier because most of its lands were owned by non-residents, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
22. Bethel: (Category); ... 60's in Kauneonga Lake, an entire new Community of second homes appeared. This community became known as the White Lake Homes. The residents from this community have become a very important part of the s ...; Created on 30 November -0001
23. John Conway Book Talk and Signing: (News); ... has announced the publication of “In Further Retrospect,” a collection of columns by Sullivan County Historian (and Delaware Company president) John Conway. The book was published with a grant from Robert ...; Created on 11 March 2020
24. New Book Available at the Gift Shop about Judge Cooke: (Announcements); ... History. Judge Lawrence Cooke was the former Chief Judge of New York State and a lifelong resident of Monticello, NY. The book takes a look at Judge Cooke as a person as well as a respected jurist. The ...; Created on 04 August 2017
25. Sullivan Life: (Now Showing); ... stoves, clothing and what home life was like for the average resident of Sullivan County over the year. ...; Created on 11 June 2016
26. Harold Gold: (History Makers); ... himself fully in community affairs. He was an active member of the fire department, serving as president of the fire company and as a fire commissioner. He was an officer of the South Fallsburg Hebrew ...; Created on 17 January 2016
27. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... e the characters in our own show," Rosenman said. Artie Kornfield, 25, wore a suit, but the lapels were a little wide and his hair brushed the top of his ears. He was a vice president at Capitol Rec ...; Created on 04 January 2016
28. Jeffersonville: (Callicoon); ... n was dated November 25, 1924. The village held its first election on November 11, 1924 electing William Lieb, President; Howard C. VanKeuren and Abram Friedmen, Trustees; Charles Hick, temporary Cle ...; Created on 26 December 2015
29. Frederick A. Cook Exhibit: (Pictures); ... ed a Presidential pardon for a federal conviction in 1923 involving Texas oil properties, which resulted in immense wealth for those who purchased them as sheriff's sale while Cook was in prison. Cook ...; Created on 18 December 2015
30. Frederick A. Cook: (Now Showing); ... ed a Presidential pardon for a federal conviction in 1923 involving Texas oil properties, which resulted in immense wealth for those who purchased them as sheriff's sale while Cook was in prison. Cook ...; Created on 18 December 2015
31. Patricia and William Burns: (History Preserver); ... begun the seemingly endless process of identifying and cataloguing the Society’s large collection of archival photographs, videos and tapes. During his tenure as SCHS president, Bill organized the Society’s ...; Created on 18 October 2014
32. Interview: John Heizer: (Video); Interview with long time resident John Heizer john_heizer ...; Created on 28 May 2014
33. Interview: David Gerson: (Video); Interview with long time Resident David Gerson dave_gerson ...; Created on 28 May 2014
34. 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
35. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); ... Perhaps the Society's most important fund-raising event was initiated in 1994. Honoring Sullivan County residents, past and present, with historically related awards, resulted in a journal published in th ...; Created on 04 April 2012
36. The Stone Arch Bridge: (Cochecton); ... restoration grants. The County developed the Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park during 1978 and 1979 to provide picnicking, fishing, and historical interpretation for county residents and visitors alike ...; Created on 03 November 2011
37. Early History of Youngsville: (Callicoon); ... season many of the residents also conduct boarding-houses for the numerous City people who come to the healthful and scenic environment of Youngsville to seek rest, invigorating air and recreation. ...; Created on 03 November 2011
38. History of Jeffersonville: (Callicoon); ... n was dated November 25, 1924. The village held its first election on November 11, 1924 electing William Lieb, President; Howard C. VanKeuren and Abram Friedmen, Trustees; Charles Hick, temporary Cle ...; Created on 03 November 2011
39. The Hamlet of Lava: (Tusten); Another community in the Town of Tusten is Lava. The area was not named on the 1875 Beer's map although a school was shown. When applying for a post office, an early group of residents wanted to call th ...; Created on 20 October 2011
40. A Sketch of Mongaup Valley -By Alice Tillotson: (Bethel); ... 7 there were only five residents living in Mongaup Mill. In 1847 it was renamed Mongaup Valley and at that time, boasted four dwellings; one the old "Linden House," built by John C. Tillotson in 1816. ...; Created on 29 September 2011
41. Pike Milestone Back on the Job: (Bethel); ... , according to Historical Society President Bert Feldman." ...; Created on 22 September 2011
42. The Oil Pipeline: (General History); ... workers, relatively few problems were reported by local residents, aside from the occasional brawl or petty thievery. C A Hauser’s hotel at Cochecton was the scene of one of the more serious fracases when ...; Created on 28 June 2011
43. Directors and Officers: (Historical Society); ... of Directors for Year 2020 Position Name Email President: Arthur Hessinger Vice President: Suzanne Cecil This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Secretary: N. Fred Fries This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...; Created on 04 November 2010
44. About the Society: (Historical Society); ... President Kenneth A. Sprague 1st Vice-President Charles S. Hick 2nd Vice-President Joseph ...; Created on 05 April 2010
45. The Kutsher Family: (History Makers); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2008 The Kutsher Family It has become commonplace to read in a newspaper that a Sullivan County resident has ...; Created on 11 August 2008
46. Charlotte M. Osterhout: (History Preserver); ... she leaves a legacy, which will benefit county residents for many years. William Burns, Vice-President of the Historical Society and former Archivist/Curator credits Charlotte with her friendly personality ...; Created on 11 August 2008
47. Maurice Gerry: (History Preserver); ... and Art Center. He served as Vice-President of the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce and has worked on various beautification projects in the village of Liberty as well as having an active role in local ...; Created on 11 August 2007
48. Paul Gerry: (History Preserver); ... in Sullivan County as it made its way from Roscoe to Mi8ddletown in 1957. Paul was active in many community activities. He was a member of the Liberty Chamber of Commerce, President for ...; Created on 11 August 2007
49. James Eldridge Quinlan: (History Preserver); ... with the accuracy of his history and made a great effort to check his sources. “We have been favored with the oral and written statements of nearly one hundred well-known residents of ...; Created on 11 August 2006
50. 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
51. Wilmer Sipple: (History Preserver); ... bitter arguments about the exact route, but construction began in Norwich that year. On July 9, 1873, some five years later, Elisha Wheeler, a former vice-president of the new railroad, drove in the last ...; Created on 11 August 2005
52. Max Yasgur: (History Makers); ... a prized purebred Holstein herd, built a pasteurization plant and began selling milk directly to residents, stores, hotels and schools. He also kept expanding the farm, acquiring six additional farms in ...; Created on 01 June 2004
53. Beatrice Schoch: (History Preserver); ... of Bethel. During this period she developed programs to help the residents of Bethel to appreciate their history. One event which was particularly successful was a “Walk through Bethel History” day held ...; Created on 11 August 2003
54. Emma Cooke Chase: (History Makers); ... In order to be considered for the superintendent position, Mrs. Chase would need to meet two criteria. She had to become a resident of Sullivan County and complete an agricultural course in college. So ...; Created on 11 August 2001
55. Mary Edith Curtis: (History Preserver); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2001 Mary Edith Curtis In the 1750’s, land hungry residents of Connecticut formed the Delaware Company to move westward ...; Created on 11 August 2001
56. Delbert Van Etten: (History Preserver); ... Hurleyville High School which the county government was setting up as a museum. Del was elected President of the Society in 1972 and 1973 and was greatly involved in all the planning and moving. ...; Created on 11 August 2000
57. Walter A. Rhulen: (History Makers); ... learning about responsibility to the community. Walter’s grandfather Lewis Margolin, had broken ground for the new Monticello Hospital and his father Max served as its President for sixteen years. ...; Created on 11 August 1999
58. William Galbraith Smith: (History Preserver); ... for the Village of Monticello and held that post until he moved outside the Village in 1992. In 1970 he became one of the founders of the Hudson Valley Historical Association and served as president from ...; Created on 11 August 1998
59. Lawrence H. Cooke: (History Makers); ... subsequent rise to prominence is well known to county residents: elected as Town of Thompson Supervisor in 1945; Board of Supervisors Chairman in 1947 and 1948; Sullivan County Court Judge in 1953; elected ...; Created on 01 June 1998
60. John Raleigh Mott: (History Makers); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 1997 John Raleigh Mott (1865~1955) Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 Ambassador to China The typical Sullivan County resident has ...; Created on 11 August 1997
61. Marjorie Durland Smith: (History Preserver); ... county and she became President of the Hudson Valley Historians Association and President of the Municipal Historians Association of New York State. Within the local Society Marjorie has been President ...; Created on 11 August 1994
62. Frederick A. Cooke: (History Makers); ... man to reach the North Pole. Cook’s troubled later years included imprisonment for promoting Texas oil lands in 1923. He was paroled in 1930, pardoned by President Franklin Roosevelt ...; Created on 01 June 1994
63. World War I Comes to the Museum June 16th: (Past Exhibits); ... President Suzanne Cecil at 845-434-8044. ...; Created on 09 June 2018

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