Mastodons of Orange County
There have been more than 80 mastodons recovered in this state since Charles Wilson Peale’s earliest recovery in 1811 in Montgomery, Orange County. Join Gary Keeton who has participated in…
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The History of Wintoon — A Grand Neversink Estate
Summer resident Laura Brock will speak about the history of Wintoon, an estate built by Clarence Roof after he bought out the Parker Place in 1882. Roof’s adopted daughter, “Frank”…
Denning History Afternoon — Wicked Ulster County
Author and Town of Gardiner Historian A.J. Schenkman will speak on his book, Wicked Ulster County.
British Strategy in the Hudson River
Military Historian Charles Breiner will discuss British strategy to divide New England from the rest of the colonies and thus divide and conquer by taking control of the Lake Champlain…
A History of the Root Cellar
Talk by Museum Trustee David Forshay of Willowemoc on the importance of root cellars in the past as a place to store the winter food supply, including vegetables, fruits, nuts…
Hidden Treasures of the Catskills
Author Tony Musso will discuss his book on the hidden treasures of the Catskills, including sites such as Woodchuck Lodge, D&H Canal, and many more.