The Spirit of Philadelphia
2026-02-22 14:00 (America/New_York)
A talk by former Congressman and Author, Chris Gibson. Virtual and In Person. Learn about his proposal to restore communication and collaboration in our nation, and to recover the founding principles as discussed in his book, The Spirit of Philadelphia. To join virtually, email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org and put the event title in the subject line. Members are FREE, non-members are $5 suggested donation via our website/in person. In person programs include light refreshments and free Museum admission. Call us 845-985-7700 for more info.

Revolutionary Women
2026-03-15 14:00
Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m.In Person and VirtualMembers: Free, Non-Members: $5A talk by Phyllis (Penny) Coombe in honor of National Woman’s month and the 250th Anniversary ofthe Declaration of Independence. Meet some of the many mothers, wives and daughters of their more famous fathers, husbands and sons who made significant contributions to the successful conclusion of the American Revolution. Learn about the girl who dressed as a man and served in the army, the wife who took over firing her husband’s cannon, the slave who was a published poet, and more.

To register for virtual programs and receive a link please email: info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.orgIn person programs include light refreshments and Museum admission. Museum Shop will be open.Program sponsorship courtesy of the Helen Coombe and Carol Smythe Memorial Fund.

Catskill Creatures
2026-03-29 14:00
Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m.In Person and VirtualMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $5Are you curious about the amazing Catskill creatures sharing your backyard? A talk by Nancy Furstinger on her book Catskill Creatures which spotlights 15 species of wildlife with intriguing facts and dramatic illustrations. Get familiar with the fascinating creatures who crawl, walk, run, swim, slither, hop and fly through your backyard.To register for virtual programs and receive a link please email: info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.orgIn person programs include light refreshments and Museum admission. Museum Shop will be open.Program sponsorship courtesy of the Helen Coombe and Carol Smythe Memorial Fund.

NYC’s Catskills Partnership
2026-04-12 14:00
Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.In Person OnlyMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $5This discussion will cover the NYC DEP’s mission to protect water quality within the watershed whilefostering continued partnerships with local communities in the Catskills; taking a deep dive into the history of the DEP’s watershed protection and localized economic development efforts and how the evolving science and regulatory changes are shaping how those programs and relationships will look in the future.

Artists Who Fished the Catskills
2026-04-19 14:00
Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m.In Person and VirtualMembers: Free, Non-Members: $5The Catskill mountains have played a dual role in American history – they not only attracted our country’s earliest and foremost trout fishermen, but also many of our first and finest artists. Their paintings brought the public closer to nature and spurred tourism and an appreciation of the environment. This presentation created by the late author Ed Van Put and given by his wife Judy, focuses primarily on the artists from the Hudson River School of Landscape Painters, including Thomas Cole, Asher B. Durand, and Worthington Whittredge.To register for virtual programs and receive a link please email: info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.orgIn person programs include light refreshments and Museum admission. Museum Shop will be open.Program sponsorship courtesy of the Helen Coombe and Carol Smythe Memorial Fund.

Collecting Historical Postcards
2026-05-03 14:00
Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m.In Person OnlyMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $5This talk by John Duda will focus on the history of post cards and post card collecting, including proper archival storage, dating cards with no postmark or message, what make one card more collectible than another and the changing dynamics of modern collecting. John Duda is a long time trustee of Skene Memorial Library and the Greater Fleischmanns Museum. He serves as Secretary of the Kaaterskill Post Card Club.

Rare Book Repair Demonstration
2026-05-07 12:30
Thursday, May 7, 12:30pmIn Person OnlyMuseum and Library Members and Staff: FREE, Non-Members: $10Book conservator Cara Schlesinger of Faenwyl Bindery will discuss best practices in book preservation that we all can engage in, including proper handling of books, environmentalmonitoring, and protective housings. She will also present simple andeffective methods of addressing damage including torn pages, repairing loose or split hinges, and bumped corners, and will demonstrate how to make starch paste—a time-tested adhesive relied upon by bookbinders and conservators worldwide, and a range of repair techniques.

Update: SOLD OUT! Drive Thru Community Chicken BBQ
2026-05-16 16:00 - 18:30
Saturday, May 16, 4pm to 6 pm$15 per meal – Update: SOLD OUT!Enjoy delicious Murray’s Chicken BBQ’d by the Neversink Fire Department and lots of delicioussides, and you never have to leave your car! For questions, call 845 985-7700. Help support the Museum’s expanding educational programs.

Museum Opening Weekend
2026-05-23 12:00 - 16:00
Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and May 2412pm to 4 pm (both days and every weekend through Labor Day 2026)Members: FREE, Non-Members: $10Two floors of exhibitions and 1930s Catskill Farm open for the season!

Season Opening: Claryville One Room School
2026-06-06 13:00
Season Opening of the Claryville One Room School! Did you know that everything was left in the schoolhouse? The school has remained so throughout the years, maintained by the church and opened periodically for special occasions.

The schoolhouse retains many of its original features, including light fixtures, stove, desks, books and items on the walls. It is an early rural education time capsule– entering is like taking a step back in time!Opening Dates:Visit on any of these dates from 1pm to 4pm:June 6July 18August 15September 19October 17

Life on a 1930s Farm
2026-06-14 13:00 - 15:00
Sunday, June 14, 1 to 3 p.m.Members: Free, Non-Members: $10The many farm buildings will be open with demonstrations, talks and tours. Live animals and children’s activities.

Exhibit Opening: Life on the Frontier During the American Revolution
2026-06-28 14:00
Sunday, June 28th at 2 p.m.(Free for Invitees- By Invitation Only)Join us for the opening reception of a new exhibition on frontier life during the Revolution. This exhibition tells the story of frontier life, border wars, loyalists, forts, trails and roads in the Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Delaware area during the Revolution.

Life of a Revolutionary War Soldier
2026-07-12 14:00
Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m.In Person OnlyMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $10The soldier’s life during the Revolutionary War was dangerous, difficult and confusing, but also had times of levity. Hear from Paul Misko about the life of a soldier, including their equipment and weapons.

Sullivan County Museum Weekend
2026-07-25 12:00 - 2026-07-26 12:00
Saturday & Sunday, July 25th & 26thFREE TO ALLVisit museums and historical societies throughout Sullivan County for special events, giveaways andfree admission. Time and the Valleys Museum is a proud participant of Museum Weekend, operating hours 12pm to 4pm both days.

Banquets and Bootleg Bounty
2026-08-23 14:00
Sunday, August 23, 2 p.m.In Person and VirtualMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $10 Lily Barrish Levner will give a talk on her first book in the Catskills Capers series. Banquets & Bootleg Bounty is a fantastically fun romp through the Catskills. Lily Barrish Levner gives readers a bird’s eye view of the dining rooms at the Concord, with a pinch of romance and a side of danger.To register for virtual programs and receive a link please email: info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.orgIn person programs include light refreshments and Museum admission. Museum Shop will be open.Program sponsorship courtesy of the Helen Coombe and Carol Smythe Memorial Fund.

Super Volunteer Afternoon
2026-09-13 13:00
Sunday, September 13, 1 to 3 p.m.In Person Only, FREEAn afternoon for our wonderful volunteers, both past and present, and a welcome to potential new volunteers. Includes refreshments, a fun raffle, thank you gift for our valued volunteers and more. Stop by and meet new friends, get reacquainted with old ones and enjoy yourself! Explore the different new volunteer opportunities, visit the Museum exhibitions, shop, socialize and enjoy refreshments. We hope to see you!

It Was Dark Back Then: Night Time in the 18th Century
2026-09-27 14:00
Sunday, September 27, 2 p.m.In Person OnlyMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $10A talk by James Finelli which explores the dark and dangerous nature of the night before modern lighting and police. A time when criminals used the cover of night to strike terror into the lives of everyday people. Despite the dangers, Finelli notes that nighttime was also more lively than we might imagine with masquerades.

Fall on the Farm & Cider Making
2026-10-11 13:00
Sunday, October 11, 1 to 3 p.m.In Person OnlyMembers: FREE, Non-Members: $10Explore fall farm activities including harvesting, canning and root cellar storage at the 1930s Catskill Family Farm. Experience old time cider making with a hand cider press, a fall activity on any farm that had an apple orchard. Since the safety of drinking water was a concern in early America, cider continued to be the best choice. Early settlers also believed drinking cider would prevent illness.

Share Your Collectibles Afternoon
2026-10-25 13:00
Sunday, October 25, 1 to 3 p.m.Members: FREE, Non-Members: $10In Person OnlySpend the afternoon exploring people’s treasured collections, or bring a collection of your own to show!

Neversink and Denning History Afternoon
2026-11-08 14:00
Sunday, November 8, 2 p.m.In person only, FREEPhotos, records, stories and artifacts from the towns of Neversink and Denning will be available for research and archivists will be on hand to answer questions. Bring your photos, stories and records to share! Includes a special program on Revolutionary War burials.
