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1. SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020 (2020-01-29): (Events Calendar/SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020); ... Call 845 434-8044 for more info, or visit the website at www.scnyhistory.org. Save the date- Saturday March 7 2 PM Catskill Readers Theater will be presenting a Women’s History Program in conjunction ...; Created on 29 January 2020
2. Museum Reopening (2021-07-11): (Events Calendar/Museum Reopening); ... Park (a portion of the canal’s original route) at the end of Bova Road in Summitville, easily accessed via Route 209. Dioramas of canal equipment and photos/illustrations of canal life fill the Center, ...; Created on 11 July 2021
3. The 24th Amendment is ratified, abolishes poll tax (2020-01-23) ...: (Events Calendar/The 24th Amendment is ratified, abolishes poll tax); The 24th Amendment is ratified, abolishes poll tax Ratified on January 23, 1964, this amendment abolishes the poll tax, which originally had been instituted in 11 southern states after Reconstruction to ...; Created on 27 December 2015
4. Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates during re-entry (2020-02-01): (Events Calendar/Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates during re-entry); Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates during re-entry February 1, 2003 All seven crewmen perished after Columbia disintegrates during re-entry over Texas. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Texas ...; Created on 27 December 2015
5. Inauguration Day (until 1933) (2020-03-04): (Events Calendar/Inauguration Day (until 1933)); Inauguration Day (until 1933) The day when the new President of the United States is sworn in. Originally held on March 4, Inauguration Day was changed to January 20 by the Twentieth Amendment in 1933. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
6. British troops enter Washington, D.C. (2020-08-24): (Events Calendar/British troops enter Washington, D.C.); British troops enter Washington, D.C. On August 24, 1814, British troops under General Robert Ross enter Washington, D.C. to destroy many government buildings, including the White House, the Treasury building ...; Created on 27 December 2015
7. 14 year old Emett Till murdered, sparking Civil Rights Movement (2020-08-28) ...: (Events Calendar/14 year old Emett Till murdered, sparking Civil Rights Movement); 14 year old Emett Till murdered, sparking Civil Rights Movement 14 year old Emmett was murdered on August 28, 1955 in Money, Mississippi, inspiring the Civil Rights Movement. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
8. Japanese sign Instrument of Surrender (2020-09-02) ...: (Events Calendar/Japanese sign Instrument of Surrender); Japanese sign Instrument of Surrender Signed September 2, 1945 The signing of this document offically ended the Pacific War of World War II. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Tokyo Bay, Japan ...; Created on 27 December 2015
9. California, the thirty-first state (2020-09-09): (Events Calendar/California, the thirty-first state); California, the thirty-first state September 9, 1850 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Sacramento, California ...; Created on 27 December 2015
10. 16th Street Baptist Church bombing (2020-09-15): (Events Calendar/16th Street Baptist Church bombing); 16th Street Baptist Church bombing September 15, 1963 - The bombing of this African-American church resulted in the deaths of four girls and increased support for the civil rights movement. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
11. Birth of the U.S. Navy (2020-10-13): (Events Calendar/Birth of the U.S. Navy); Birth of the U.S. Navy On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two armed vessels to search for munitions ships supplying the British ...; Created on 27 December 2015
12. John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry (2020-10-16): (Events Calendar/John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry); John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry October 16, 1859 Abolitionist John Brown led 22 men on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry. He was captured and later hanged. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Harper ...; Created on 27 December 2015
13. Thirteenth Amendment ratified (2020-12-06) ...: (Events Calendar/Thirteenth Amendment ratified); Thirteenth Amendment ratified On December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Admendment to the Constitution was ratified, officially abolishing slavery. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
14. Video: (Category); Make sure to give a decent sized description for what the Video is about here.Be sure to replace the Picture with your Preview Picture and set the folowing Dimensions 1st Box to 250 Proportionate checked. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
15. Thompson: (Category); ... native of Litchfield County, Connecticut. He was a miller who arrived in the area in 1794. Thompson bought land and built a settlement near what was then known as Albion. Thompson, who later became a judge, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
16. Society News: (Category); News Items and announcements from the Sullivan County Historical Society ...; Created on 30 November -0001
17. Rockland: (Category); ... caught spying for the Hudson Bay Company. He also discovered a lead mine and supplied the white men with the lead they sorely needed for bullets. Although located near Tunis Lake, the whereabouts of this ...; Created on 30 November -0001
18. Research Department ...: (Category); Sullivan County Historical Society Research Department Department Head: Fred Fries Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: (845) 434 - 8044 Our organization is a small, all volunteer organization ...; Created on 30 November -0001
19. Neversink: (Category); ... River, Edward R. Hewitt owned over 5,000 acres. He was an avid fly fisherman. Hewett and other fly fishermen and fly tiers honored the Neversink and made it famous. There is a story about movies being ...; Created on 30 November -0001
20. Museum News: (Category); News and Annoucements from the Sullivan County Museum. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
21. Liberty: (Category); The History of the The Town Of Liberty By Del VanEtten The Town of Liberty, fittingly named, from the sentiment which is so dear to the American people, was officially formed on March 31, 1807, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
22. Letters to the Editor: (Category); ... the letters were critical either about the concert, the crowd, local law enforcement, politicians, or anything else that was felt to be associated with the festival. The new Woodstock exhibit will have ...; Created on 30 November -0001
23. Highland: (Category); ... a monument stands on the wooded hill above the Delaware as s tribute to those brave soldiers who lost their lives. Interestingly, it was not until 43 years after the battle that the remains of those slai ...; Created on 30 November -0001
24. Genealogy Department ...: (Category); Sullivan County Historical Society Genealogy Department Department Head: Suzanne Cecil Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: (845) 434 - 8044 Our organization is a small, all volunteer organization ...; Created on 30 November -0001
25. Fremont: (Category); ... had several admirers among the men who organized the new town and it was named in his honor. It became the eleventh town. The lands of Fremont were the last in the county to be opened up for settlement. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
26. Fallsburg: (Category); ... to the evolution in the town after the trains began running through its territory. This is part one of this story, the early settlement of the town. On March 9, 1826, the New York State ...; Created on 30 November -0001
27. Departments ...: (Category); Sullivan County Historical Society List of Departments Our organization is a small, all volunteer organization that has a limited amount of resources and funds. To greatly help us attend to your requests ...; Created on 30 November -0001
28. Delaware: (Category); ... finding abundant wild turkey and naming the waterway "Kolikoonkill" (Turkey River). Not long after Ross's first settlement, the lumber rafting industry came into being. It began in 1764, when Daniel Skin ...; Created on 30 November -0001
29. County History: (Category); ... was born. Brothers Samuel F. and John P. Jones founded the village of Monticello in 1804 and Samuel was instrumental in the construction of the Newburgh-Cochecton Turnpike, the first improved road ...; Created on 30 November -0001
30. Cochecton: (Category); ... writings indicate that Cochecton was either the first or the second permanent settlement in Sullivan County. Records show that a group of exploring Swedes, who traveled from Connecticut, settled along ...; Created on 30 November -0001
31. Cemeteries: (Category); ... the Historical Society or leave a comment to have them corrected. If you have listings for any cemeteries, including small family cemeteries,we would welcome your sharing them with the Historical Society ...; Created on 30 November -0001
32. Callicoon: (Category); ... a saw mill was established by 1843 and was owned by a man named Merret. Clement’s and Stewarts’s Store was operating in 1845 as well as a blacksmith shop owned by a man named Van DeVoort. The first school ...; Created on 30 November -0001
33. Bethel: (Category); ... significant to this history. Well, this covered bridge was part of what was called the Newburgh and Cochecton Turnpike. Its replacement, which spans the Mongaup River, is now the connection between the ...; Created on 30 November -0001
34. Announcements ...: (Category); A place to post announcements not directly related to the Museum or the Society but are important to their functions. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
35. Cemetery Interrment Records ...: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that there are over 200 cemeteries in Sullivan County? The SCHS has many volumes of Cemetery Interrments by cemetery name. In the past, several people have gone to visit the various cemeteries ...; Created on 12 March 2015
36. Genealogy Department ...: (Genealogy Department); As the genalogy replacement for Barbara Viele at the Sullivan County Historical Society, I would like to make contributions to the SCHS webpage with information of what we have and do in the Genealogy ...; Created on 11 March 2015
37. Fulton Settlement ...: (Bethel); ... , and has ever since borne the name of "Fulton Settlement." ...; Created on 23 September 2011
38. Simenitsky Family Cemetery ...: (Thompson); FAMILY: Simenitsky LOCATION: Mongaup Valley REF: 2002 by CMO ...; Created on 03 June 2010
39. Brown Settlement Cemetery ...: (Rockland); AKA: Union Church Cemetery REF: by J&E Masten; Created on 03 June 2010
40. Blue Mountain Settlement Cemetery ...: (Liberty); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
41. Mission Statement ...: (Historical Society); STATEMENT OF MISSION OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. The Sullivan County Historical Society, Inc, was established on September 18, 1886 in order to preserve the history of Sullivan County ...; Created on 01 June 2010
42. William "Bill" Burns Memorial: (News); ... Smallwood-Mongaup Valley Fire Department It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Burns. 💔 The "Big Boss" as he was kno ...; Created on 29 March 2020
43. Sullivan County Historical Society and Museum Closed: (News); ... we are able to reopen. The First Sunday Concert scheduled for Sunday April 5 has been cancelled and may be rescheduled in the future. Pictures of the BOCES Elementary Student Art Exhibit currently at ...; Created on 18 March 2020
44. First Sunday Concert April 5 - The Dirty Stay Out Skifflers: (News); ... released their first CD, “Late Night, Early Morning”, influenced by such greats as Bessie Smith, Gus Cannon, Jim Kweskin Jug Band, Maria Muldaur, David Bromberg, The Quarrymen and Hot Tuna. Rick Nestler wrote ...; Created on 12 March 2020
45. John Conway Book Talk and Signing: (News); ... and Nellie Gipson and family. “In Further Retrospect” is a compilation of more than 60 of Conway’s “Retrospect” newspaper columns from over the years, augmented by 16 photographs. It is the third time ...; Created on 11 March 2020
46. The Great Monticello Fire - Rep-Watchman Aug 13th 1909: (Thompson); ... persistent fighting of the firemen there would have been saved to no one a place to rest his weary head. As it is, some have lost all they had, and no loss, as far as wo have been able to learn, wa ...; Created on 16 February 2018
47. The Military Room: (Past Exhibits); ... to participate beginning at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments. For information: 845-434-8044 ...; Created on 31 October 2016
48. Alan Dampman May 26, 1926 - October 14, 2016: (Society News); ... O Box 247, Hurleyville, NY 12747. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com Read More ...; Created on 16 October 2016
49. Please donate to help us preserve the Republican Watchman!: (Announcements); ... Main Menu of our Website. Please designate the donation is for the newspaper archival project. Money donated to this project will only be used for preserving and maintaining this great Historical treasure. ...; Created on 14 September 2016
50. The Borscht Belt: (Now Showing); ... nce. Thanks to Patti and John for being part of the opening event at the Museum. And thank you to "Arts for Sullivan", administered by DVAA, for a grant to help with this program. Light refreshmen ...; Created on 17 June 2016
51. Elsie Winterberger: (History Preserver); ... tanneries that developed in the region. When, during the middle to latter part of the nineteenth century, the Beaverkill section became a popular destination for visiting sportsmen, many of the farmers ...; Created on 17 January 2016
52. Harold Gold: (History Makers); ... and serve in the army, but he was born in South Fallsburg and never called anyplace else home. The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Harold entered the world on September 20, 1923, in a second-floor apartment ...; Created on 17 January 2016
53. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... ago. That's when the debate began about Woodstock's historical significance. True believers still call Woodstock the capstone of an era devoted to human advancement. Cynics say it was a fitting, ridicul ...; Created on 04 January 2016
54. Monticello: (Thompson); ... totaling 1861 acres for which they paid $4,613. Since Samuel was occupied surveying the route for the new turnpike, it was left to John to start making immediate improvements to their land. John arrived ...; Created on 26 December 2015
55. Jeffersonville: (Callicoon); ... t all records and documents, until 1866, were written in German. According to the Historian Quinlan, Charles J. Langhorn built the first hotel in the village and being an admirer of Thomas Jefferson, ...; Created on 26 December 2015
56. Hurleyville: (Fallsburg); ... This name was chosen because the postmaster had a son stationed at Luzon Island in the Philippines.[1] Automobile competition led to abandonment of the O&W in 1957. Pictures related to Hurleyville NY ...; Created on 26 December 2015
57. Civil War Exhibit: (Pictures); This has been a very popular exhibit. There were artifacts, books, pictures , and even a Civil War encampment complete with a tent, fire pit and checker board. NOTE: This exhibit will close ...; Created on 18 December 2015
58. Civil War: (Past Exhibits); This has been a very popular exhibit. There were artifacts, books, pictures , and even a Civil War encampment complete with a tent, fire pit and checker board. NOTE: This exhibit will close on January ...; Created on 18 December 2015
59. Frederick A. Cook Exhibit: (Pictures); ... ed a Presidential pardon for a federal conviction in 1923 involving Texas oil properties, which resulted in immense wealth for those who purchased them as sheriff's sale while Cook was in prison. Cook ...; Created on 18 December 2015
60. Frederick A. Cook: (Now Showing); ... ed a Presidential pardon for a federal conviction in 1923 involving Texas oil properties, which resulted in immense wealth for those who purchased them as sheriff's sale while Cook was in prison. Cook ...; Created on 18 December 2015
61. Genealogy News: (Genealogy Department); The archives and genealogy department has been quite busy with visitors looking for their roots this summer. If you have received error messages when emailing me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., that glitch ...; Created on 24 July 2015
62. Wildlife Exhibit: (Pictures); ... 4:00 P.M. At the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY. Free Admission - Refreshments. For information: 845-434-8044 View Gallery ...; Created on 07 June 2015
63. Wildlife: (Now Showing); ... 4:00 P.M. At the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY. Free Admission - Refreshments. For information: 845-434-8044 View Gallery ...; Created on 07 June 2015
64. Beismer Family History: (Genealogy Department); The family history for the Beismer Family has recently been donated to the genealogy department by Lorraine O'Dell. It, as well as other family histories, will be available to be used at the museum. W ...; Created on 02 May 2015
65. Beismer Family History: (Genealogy Department); A recent acquisition in the Geneaolgy Department is a family history of the Beismer Family donated by Lorraine O'Dell. We appleciate her generosity. It, as well as other family histories that have bee ...; Created on 02 May 2015
66. Vandermark (Beesimer, Hogancamp) Family Cemetery: (Genealogy Department); ... d there. There are requirements of a family cemetery association and some expenses for the upkeepbut, once established, the family cemetery association has control over the use of the cemetery. ...; Created on 02 May 2015
67. Recent Searches: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that the SCHS Genealogy Department does searches for people looking for information about their family? Recently I have requests from individuals looking for information about the Kolansky-Hodes ...; Created on 11 March 2015
68. Genealogy Volunteers Wanted: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that the SCHS Genealogy Department has an extensive obituary file? I have been involved with catching up with the backlog of obituaries that have been in our archives. The obituaries are ...; Created on 11 March 2015
69. Sullivan County Long Beards: (History Makers); ... sport and subsistence to outdoor enthusiasts. Over the years, the exploits of these sportsmen have been well chronicled, from the early writings of James Quinlan to the current essays of Sullivan County ...; Created on 18 October 2014
70. Patricia and William Burns: (History Preserver); ... the endeavors of “Pat” and “Bill” Burns. Through their historical knowledge and organizational skills, the Society has developed an excellence in the preservation of Sullivan County history, from the management ...; Created on 18 October 2014
71. Gladys Olmsted: (History Makers); ... Public Health Nurse in 1951, in an “office” with a dirt floor in the basement of the courthouse and retired 34 years later as the Director of the Sullivan County Public Health Nursing Service. She saw ...; Created on 25 November 2013
72. The Fallsburgh Tunnel: (Fallsburg); ... formed on the tunnel’s floor, completely covering the tracks and eventually freezing, threatening derailment of trains. Throughout the cold weather, section crews had to continually remove the ice from ...; Created on 25 November 2012
73. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); ... the important work that he has performed for the Society and his involvement in commemorating the Revolutionary War battle above Minisink Ford, but also his long tenure of involvement within the whol ...; Created on 04 April 2012
74. Grist Mill Burned Saturday: (Callicoon); ... to $8,000 with only $2,500 insurance. “The fire supposed to be from spontaneous combustion or mice, was discovered about midnight in its early stages, but the firemen were seriously impeded in their ...; Created on 06 March 2012
75. The Stone Arch Bridge: (Cochecton); ... was used to support the stones used in the arches during construction; once all the stones were set, the forms were removed. The Bridge is located on a route which was instrumental in the settlement ...; Created on 03 November 2011
76. The Cochecton Bridge Company, Inc.: (Cochecton); ... a new span was built at a cost of $15.50 per lineal foot. Travel resumed until the great flood of February 8, 1857. At that time the entire bridge was carried away. The abutments and piers were the ...; Created on 03 November 2011
77. Early History of Youngsville: (Callicoon); ... interesting item that we might mention here concerns the Callicoon Local Record, now poopularly known as the Sullivan County Record. It was first published in Youngsville by William T. Morgan; the dat ...; Created on 03 November 2011
78. History of Jeffersonville: (Callicoon); ... t all records and documents, until 1866, were written in German. According to the Historian Quinlan, Charles J. Langhorn built the first hotel in the village and being an admirer of Thomas Jefferson, ...; Created on 03 November 2011
79. Mutton Hill Burying Ground....cont: (Neversink); "...In the southwest section is a monument over 12 feet high on a three-foot base standing like a sentinel guarding his little encampment. On its northwest side, facing the road, is the following inscription; ...; Created on 27 October 2011
80. The Mutton Hill Burying Ground: (Neversink); ... derives its name, lies the little village of Neversink. The first settlers pronounced this word "Narwasing." In the session laws of 1798, it is spelled "Nevisink." In the settlement deed, it is given ...; Created on 27 October 2011
81. The Hamlet of Swamp Mills: (Tusten); ... The post office of Swamp Mills was established in 1873, but the community decided to find a more suitable name. Several names, such as Laurel Glen, were suggested, but were rejected by the Postal Department. ...; Created on 20 October 2011
82. The Hamlet of Beaver Brook: (Tusten); ... operating through agents and did not reside on their property. Shortly after 1825 the Mount Hope and Lumberland Turnpike was constructed through the corners and the settlement grew and was named afte ...; Created on 20 October 2011
83. Entertainment ...: (Tags); Entertainment ...; Created on 26 December 2015
84. Alan Gerry: (Article tagged with: Entertainment); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2007 Alan Gerry Alan Gerry was the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cablevision Industries Corporation (“CVI”). ...; Created on 11 August 2007
85. How Woodstock Happened...: (Article tagged with: Entertainment); ... ago. That's when the debate began about Woodstock's historical significance. True believers still call Woodstock the capstone of an era devoted to human advancement. Cynics say it was a fitting, ridicul ...; Created on 04 January 2016
86. The Golden Age of The Catskills: (Article tagged with: Entertainment); This Content is reposted from and is Property of Spectrum News During the 1940s and 1950s, the Catskills was one of the top tourist destinations in the world. In the summer months, it was home to more ...; Created on 06 July 2017
87. Woodstock: (Article tagged with: Entertainment); The words of Max Yasgur, on whose farm the Woodstock Festival took place during three steamy August days during the summer of 1969, delighted the hundreds of thousands of young people who had gathered ...; Created on 13 April 2013

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