2024 Events
MAY 18
Fire and Flood
SATURDAY, 11am: A one-hour sidewalk stroll of Margaretville, where periodic disasters have brought destruction and the impetus for rebirth.
Meet by the Welcome kiosk at Binnekill Pocket Park, Main Street.
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Admission by Donation
JUNE 9
Open House
SUNDAY, 2-4pm:
at the NEW Middletown History Center
and Nicholas J. Juried Archives
778 Cemetery Road
Margaretville.
Ribbon cutting, welcome and acknowledgments at 2pm; refreshments.
July 14
History of the Denver Vega Valley
SUNDAY, 1pm: Part Middletown, part Roxbury, all fascinating! An illustrated talk by Diane Galusha covering 18th century land leases to 20th century go-kart racing!
Middletown History Center
778 Cemetery Road
Margaretville.
Admission by donation.
AUGUST 11
Silver Dollar Girls
SUNDAY, 1pm: A talk with Peg DiBenedetto of Halcott, author of this novel which draws on the experiences of her mother who served with the Women’s Air Force Service Pilots during WWII. Co-sponsored by Fairview Public Library. Book signing to follow.
Middletown History Center
778 Cemetery Road
Margaretville
Admission by donation.
SEPTEMBER 8
The Private Side of History
SUNDAY, 1pm: Readers will share excerpts from local diaries, letters and memoirs whose writers were eyewitnesses to a century of history.
Middletown History Center
778 Cemetery Road
Margaretville.
Admission by donation.
SEPTEMBER 21
20th Annual Margaretville Cauliflower Festival
SATURDAY, 11am-4pm: Music, food, fun! Exhibits, activities in the HSM History Tent. Festival sponsored by Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce.
Village Park.
Free admission.
OCTOBER 13
Exploring the Nicholas J. Juried Archives
SUNDAY, 1pm: Open House, Nicholas J. Juried Archives. See the physical and digital resources available at the Archives and Library at the Middletown History Center. Bring photos for scanning or locally-relevant documents and other materials for donation to our collection.
Middletown History Center
778 Cemetery Road
Margaretville.
NOVEMBER 2
Annual Meeting of Members and Friends
SATURDAY, 2pm: Annual report, Board election and program:
“The Lost Battalion”
A Veteran’s Day tribute by Eli Taylor, followed by dessert buffet.
Middletown History Center
778 Cemetery Road
Margaretville
No reservations needed.