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

About HSM
Communities
Projects
Events
News
The Tin Horn
Join/Support Us
Features

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.

Posted in 2015 Events

« Previous Next »

Join Us

HSM Membership Form

Communities

Communities

Online Sources

History Links

HSM Hotline!

Contact Us

Driving-Walking Cemetery Tour Aug. 27
“History as it Happened” a tribute to Catskill Mountain News
Suffrage parade and film July 26
“Remembering the Ladies” concert July 16
“A Woman’s Place July 9 at HSM

Halcottsville Relic Hunt yields finds, funds
The Merrihew bus line
Video: Do you remember 1950s Middletown?
Calling Dr. Green . . .
One tired farmer

Sunday Cemetery Strolls
Sat., June 17, Before Belleayre
Sun., July 9 – Women’s Lives: A Domestic History
Sun., July 16 Concert by Delaware Dulcimores
Wed., July 26 Suffrage Parade and Film
Sat., Aug. 12 History as it Happened

Copyright © 2017 Historical Society of the Town of Middletown, Delaware County. 778 Cemetery Rd., PO Box 734, Margaretville, NY 12455