Historical Society of the Town of Middletown, Delaware County

Building awareness and appreciation of the heritage of Middletown, NY

Farmer and his prized team

Native American troupe at Margaretville fair, c. 1903

Happy outing in Arena, c. 1937

Galli Curci Theater in the 1920s

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Saturday, Nov. 7 The History of Light

Examining lighting artifacts

An early ‘flashlight,’ equipped with a cover, proved especially useful in police stakeouts.

Q&A followed Paul’s presentation

Native Americans, and pioneers, burned strips of pitch pine to illuminate small areas

A tin backboard and a crystal globe projected and enhanced light from a candle

4 p.m. “Candle to Bulb: The History of Light,” with Paul Misko. 4 p.m.

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Marker to be unveiled at ag history site
Middletown’s Stone School House marks Bicentennial
Annual meeting features Fleischmanns talk
Autumn History Stroll is Oct. 6 in Margaretville
16th Annual Cauliflower Festival is Sept. 21

Cemetery Drive Tour offers escape
Win this painting!
Leslie the lamplighter
Return of the Victory Garden
La Grippe of 1890

Sun., Aug. 2, 2-3:30 p.m. Marker Dedication RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT 27.
Sat., Sept. 26, 10-4 Cauliflower Festival CANCELED
Sat., Oct. 24, 12-2:30 Annual Meeting CANCELLED

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