Museum Opening Weekend
2026-05-23 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Opening Reception: for NEW Exhibit! 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)NOTE: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on JULY 4th. Reception invitees on June 28th… 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. (Exhibit open to the public on July 4th)

Exhibit Opening- The Great Fear: Frontier Life in the American Revolution, July 4th!
2026-07-04 12:00
Our newest exhibit is opening, The Great Fear: Frontier Life in the American Revolution, just in time for the 250th anniversary! *For July 4 and 5, light refreshments are included with admission and there will be a special 10% discount in the shop! The exhibition is open weekends, noon to 4 p.m. through the end of September, and other times by appointment. Tours for groups of children and adults available by appointment.This new exhibition tells the story of frontier life during the Revolution in the Ulster-Orange County area of 1700s New York. Border wars between British Loyalists and their native allies and Patriot settlers (including the attack on Pinebush and the Battle of Chestnut Woods), Native American pushed off their lands, harshness of settler life, frontier forts that protected settlers along today’s Rt 209, the native trails that turned into roads we use today, and so much more. The exhibition is immersive with visuals of that early time, including a recreated Lenape wigwam and settler cabin, and the sounds of animals and fighting at the Battle of Chestnut Woods, along with games, activities and hands-on reproduction items.

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.

OPEN TODAY: Claryville One Room School
2026-07-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-17 13:00 - 16:00
OPEN TODAY! from 1pm to 4pm. OFFSITE- Located on Claryville Road in Claryville, the school was in use from 1848 to 1956. When closed, the school was given to the church by the school district for use as a Museum. For more information, click here.

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.

Exploring the 1778 Battle of Chestnut Woods
2026-09-05 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, September 5th 1 to 4 p.m.On the 248th anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Chestnut Woods in Grahamsville, the Time and the Valleys Museum brings together experts on the battle, research materials, theories and different battle versions for an afternoon of exploration and debate. View the new exhibition, The Great Fear: Frontier Life in the American Revolution with a section on the battle, and bring your thoughts, ideas, and artifacts to share. Free with $10 Museum admission.

Headwaters Chamber Music Festival
2026-09-05 19:00 - 2026-09-06 15:00
CLARYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH:Saturday, September 5, 7pmSchubert: Piano Quintet (“The Trout”)Bach: Piano Concerto in d minor, BWV 1052Sunday, September 6, 3pmMozart: Quartet No. 17 (“The Hunt”)Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12 (“American”)

Announcing a new chamber music festival near the headwaters of the Neversink River, high inthe Catskill Mountains. The Headwaters Chamber Music Festival takes its inspiration fromfounder Eli Spindel. This year’s inaugural festival features world-class musicians performing music by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and Dvorak over two concerts. The theme is Hunting & Fishing (a nod to two pieces from the festival repertoire: Mozart’s “Hunt” Quartet and Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet).CLARYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH946 Claryville Road, Claryville, NYwww.headwatersmusic.org

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.
