Discover and explore Delaware County through its agricultural and industrial history
Bluestone, lumber, farming, locomotives - the history of Delaware County is the history of power. Explore the stories told here through essays, video and photographs and discover historical places on the map.
“The Great Outdoors” at Historical Society Open House
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown unveils "The Great Outdoors," an exhibit of historic activities in the Catskill Forest Preseve. The exhibit can be seen this Saturday, May 19 when HSM unveils its new headquarters at 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville. The Open House will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be light refreshments, door prizes and the opportunity to stroll around the beautiful pond and grounds.
MoreCemetery Clean-up Day
The State Route 10 Corridor Historians invite you to come help honor those who have gone before us. Mark your calendars for Cemetery Clean-up Day, May 19, 2012 from 1 to 4 p.m.
MoreModel T Ford Club Visits Woodchuck Lodge
Members of the Model T Ford Club of America, Capital District Chapter, motoring through the region April 28 stopped at naturalist John Burroughs’ Woodchuck Lodge in Roxbury to learn about the man who was presented a Model T by the car’s producer, Henry Ford himself.
MoreVintage “Catskill Mountain News” Now Available Online
Web users can now search and browse the Margaretville-based newspaper from July 13, 1902 to April 28, 1961. Visit http://history.catskill.net to find this treasure trove of history, made possible by several individual donors and the O’Connor Foundation.
MoreHistorical Society Seeks Outdoor Recreation Exhibit Items
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown (HSM) needs the public’s help in putting together an exhibit about how folks in Middletown and surrounding areas have enjoyed “The Great Outdoors.”
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