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PREVIOUS YEARS’ EVENTS
“Private Side of History” readings in Margaretville Sept. 8
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown (HSM) will stage an informal reading from a dozen diaries, letters, and memoirs in a Second Sunday program at the Middletown History Center September 8 at 1 p.m.
Author discusses history-based novel at August 11 talk in Margaretville
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown (HSM) welcomes Halcott resident and author Peg DiBenedetto who will discuss and read from her book “Silver Dollar Girls” in a Second Sunday program at the Middletown History Center August 11 at 1 p.m.
HSM offers talk on history of Denver-Vega Valley July 14
An illustrated talk, “Homesteads to Go-Karts: A History of the Denver-Vega Valley,” will be presented at the Middletown History Center in Margaretville July 14 at 1 p.m.
HSM to open Middletown History Center
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown will hold an Open House at the new Middletown History Center, 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville, on Sunday, June 9 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The celebration will begin with a 2 p.m. ribbon cutting on the doorstep of the expanded facility which includes an archives and reading room named for HSM benefactor Nicholas J. Juried.
HSM wraps up busy year with some old fashioned music
MARGARETVILLE – The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown concluded its programming season November 4 with a musical tribute to a home-town composer from the turn of the last century. Following its annual meeting and luncheon, held at the Catskill Watershed...
Vintage Waltz To Be Played at HSM annual meeting Nov. 4
The annual meeting of Historical Society of Middletown members and friends will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 at noon at the Catskill Watershed Corp. on County Road 38 (Arkville cut-off road). PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE – the event will NOT be held at the Margaretville...
HSM holds Oct. 21 Program on Deciphering Surveys and Deeds
ARKVILLE – Rick Brooks, a long-time surveyor and historian of his trade, will present “The Hardenburgh Patent, A Surveyor’s Journey” Saturday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. in the Catskill Watershed Corp.’s auditorium on County Rte. 38 (Arkville cut-off road). Admission to the...
Cauliflower Festival is Sept. 23
Margaretville’s annual celebration of agriculture and rural life takes place Sat., Sept. 23 when the 19th Cauliflower Festival enlivens the Village Park with food, music, farm products and fun for all ages – including the first-ever Festival Cornhole Tournament! A...
Sat., June 17, 2023 — 10th Living History Cemetery Tour
Meet six people from Middletown's past on a one-hour guided walk through Margaretville Cemetery. Walking tours offered in six time slots from 4-6 p.m. Reservations required. Details to come. If you would like to be an at-large, silent vignette player, call Diane...
Sat. July 31 — Giant Jumble Sale
Books, antiques, housewares, baked goods, gift baskets, plants, quilt raffle, door prizes. HSM hall and grounds, 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville. 9-3.
Sat., July 10 — 8th Living History Cemetery Tour
Meet 15 people from the past on a one-hour guided walk through Margaretville Cemetery. Tours depart every 20 minutes beginning at 4 p.m. $20; children under 15 free. Reservations required. Call 845-586-4736 to reserve a tour time. Rain date July 11.
Sat., May 29 — Historic Marker Unveiling
Celebrating Mountain Athletic Club Grounds’ naming to State and National Registers of Historic Places! Vintage ball game between MAC and Olneyville Cadets to follow. Free admission. Village Park, Wagner Ave., Fleischmanns. Noon
Secrets of Kelly Hollow
Learn about the natural, industrial and human history of this mountain clove on a 3.5-mile hike on State trail with forest historian Michael Kudish. Space is limited, registration required. $10. Meet at State TrailheadMill Brook Rd., 10 a.m. Register:...
Saturday, Nov. 7 the History of Light
HISTORY OF LIGHT 2015 PHOTO GALLERYClick for a larger view of each image...