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1. Book Signing - Claire Gem (2016-06-26) ...: (Events Calendar/Book Signing - Claire Gem); Book Signing - Claire Gem 3 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (845) 434-8044 ...; Created on 11 June 2016
2. Book Signing: John Conway - Muskrats, Milkmaids, and Mobsters (2016-10-08) ...: (Events Calendar/Book Signing: John Conway - Muskrats, Milkmaids, and Mobsters); Book Signing: John Conway - Muskrats, Milkmaids, and Mobsters 3 (845) 434-8044 ...; Created on 04 October 2016
3. Book Fair and Signing (2017-08-12) ...: (Events Calendar/Book Fair and Signing); Book Fair and Signing 3 (845)434-8044 ...; Created on 02 June 2017
4. Book Signing - Chris Gibson (2018-07-14) ...: (Events Calendar/Book Signing - Chris Gibson); Book Signing - Chris Gibson 3 ...; Created on 09 June 2018
5. Museum Reopening (2021-07-11): (Events Calendar/Museum Reopening); ... Scardefield, who oversees their operation. “They contain some of the most significant collections of County history you can find, and they make perfect day trips for the entire family!” Located at 265 ...; Created on 11 July 2021
6. President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act (2020-07-02) ...: (Events Calendar/President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act); President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act Signed by President Johnson on July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination of all kinds based on race, color, religion, or national origin. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
7. Declaration of Independence signed (2020-08-02) ...: (Events Calendar/Declaration of Independence signed); Declaration of Independence signed August 2, 1776 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Philadephia Pennsylvania ...; Created on 27 December 2015
8. Richard Nixon resigns as President (2020-08-09) ...: (Events Calendar/Richard Nixon resigns as President); Richard Nixon resigns as President August 9, 1974 Nixon resigns amid Watergate scandal, and Vice President Gerald Ford becomes President. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Washington, D.C. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
9. 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
10. British sign Articles of Peace (2020-11-30) ...: (Events Calendar/British sign Articles of Peace); British sign Articles of Peace November 11, 1782 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
11. Washington resigns as Commander in Chief (2019-12-23) ...: (Events Calendar/Washington resigns as Commander in Chief); Washington resigns as Commander in Chief December 23, 1783 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
12. The Treaty of Ghent signed (2019-12-24) ...: (Events Calendar/The Treaty of Ghent signed); The Treaty of Ghent signed Treaty was signed on December 24, 1814 to end the War of 1812 between the U.S.A. and the U.K. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com ...; Created on 27 December 2015
13. Three astronauts killed from flash fire while onboard command module (2020-01-27): (Events Calendar/Three astronauts killed from flash fire while onboard command module); ... tragedy brought about changes in the Apollo program to improve safety. The AS-204 mission was redesignated Apollo I in honor of the crew. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Cape Canaveral, Florida ...; Created on 27 December 2015
14. Mamakating: (Category); ... and Phillipsport where a lone stretch of the canal and the towpath, along with a dry-dock have been cleaned up. The county has posted signs explaining the various parts of the canal. There are several ...; Created on 30 November -0001
15. History Preserver: (Category); The History Preserver Award is given to a person who has done significant work in preserving and interpreting Sullivan County history. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
16. History Makers: (Category); The History Maker Award is given to a person who has had a significant and positive influence on the life of Sullivan County or, more broadly, on the life of the nation or the world. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
17. Highland: (Category); ... The bridge was built in 1848 and designed by John A. Roebling, who later designed the Brooklyn Bridge. It is America's oldest wire rope suspension bridge and is listed by the Historic American Engineer ...; Created on 30 November -0001
18. General History: (Category); The Following articles fall under general or (County Wide) historical significance. They can include articles that either take place and/or effect "multiple towns" in the county, and/or are somehow significan ...; Created on 30 November -0001
19. Forestburgh: (Category); ... lings exist for seasonal and weekend vacationers. There are also designated areas to preserve wildlife, especially for the bald eagle habitat along the Mongaup River on County Road 43 near Lumberland ...; Created on 30 November -0001
20. Fallsburg: (Category); ... One of the original inhabitants, Steve Porter, built a house there in 1807 and was followed by many of his friends. However, the population did not grow significantly until after 1835. By the 1850�s there ...; Created on 30 November -0001
21. County History: (Category); ... e continuing to evolve with the disappearance of the large hotels of the Golden Age, vacationers continue to flock to the area to enjoy its rich natural beauty, and a renewed appreciation for the significan ...; Created on 30 November -0001
22. Cochecton: (Category); ... and was himself killed in the Battle of Minisink. The early Cochecton settlers suffered many sacrifices during the French and Indian War and contributed significantly during the Revolutionary War. The ...; Created on 30 November -0001
23. 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
24. John Conway Book Signing ...: (News); John Conway's book signing, for Wednesday, March 18 at the museum in Hurleyville has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. ...; Created on 15 March 2020
25. John Conway Book Talk and Signing ...: (News); John Conway Book Talk and Book Signing March 18 6 PM COUNTY HISTORIAN HAS NEW BOOK “In Further Retrospect” Available Now BARRYVILLE—The non-profit history education group, The Delaware Company ...; Created on 11 March 2020
26. 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
27. Elsie Winterberger: (History Preserver); ... Railway purchased farms and large tracts of land. Among these railroad dignitaries was Bradford Gilbert, the noted architect, who designed many of the stone and rustic railroad station houses along the ...; Created on 17 January 2016
28. 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
29. Sullivan County Long Beards: (History Makers); ... Ethic and Sportsmanship] event consists of many shooting and archery activities. The chapter has been recognized for several years for signing up the most JAKES at an event, breaking their own New YorkState ...; Created on 18 October 2014
30. Patricia and William Burns: (History Preserver); ... to the collections and significance of that institution. Though Bill was raised in the Bayside section of Queens, he spent many summer vacations with his relatives in SullivanCounty, developing ...; Created on 18 October 2014
31. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); ... county community and the significance his contributions have made. Allan was born on May 26th, 1926, in Summit, New Jersey, the son of Harry and Ethel Dampman. His parents' lives appear to have bee ...; Created on 04 April 2012
32. Erect Historic Marker on Site of first House in Monticello: (Thompson); ... rs room in the bank. "The marker, which was paid for by the village of Monticello and erected by its Department of Public Works, differs from the usual historical sign in that in place of the name of ...; Created on 22 September 2011
33. Pike Milestone Back on the Job: (Bethel); ... unty Historical Society. For a number of years it stood on the porch of the museum in Monticello. As depicted in "Brass Buttons and Leather Boots," the milestone resembled a gravestone in size and desi ...; Created on 22 September 2011
34. Mystery of Missing Marker: (Thompson); ... July, 1963, the familiar NYS blue and gold sign, which indicated the site of Camp Holly, encampment of the 143rd NYVI during the Civil War vanished from its usual place. "Repeated inquiries by Mrs. Glad ...; Created on 22 September 2011
35. The Oil Pipeline: (General History); ... the roof, the brickwork presented a decorative design. Arches graced the appearance of all the windows and entryways, while the windowsills were made of massive pieces of bluestone. A short distance away, ...; Created on 28 June 2011
36. Sullivan County Veterans: (History Makers); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2010 Sullivan County Veterans The History Maker Award is given to a person who has had a significant and positive influence ...; Created on 11 August 2010
37. Veterans: (History Preserver); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2010 Veterans The history preserver award is given each year to a person who has done significant work in preserving Sullivan ...; Created on 11 August 2010
38. D&H Canal: (General History); ... ef Engineer of the newly created 350-mile Erie Canal, to survey and design a canal out to the Hudson. The canal proposed would be four feet deep, 32 feet wide, contain 108 locks, 137 bridges, 26 basins, da ...; Created on 04 June 2010
39. About the Museum: (Sullivan County Museum); ... Society The Frederick A. Cook Society The Dramatic Workshop The Judge Lawrence Cook Room The displays, library, archives and historical rooms are designed, constructed, decorated and maintained by volunteer ...; Created on 01 June 2010
40. The Kutsher Family: (History Makers); ... expanded, Milton added two children’s camps to the complex. Kutsher’s Sports Academy was designed for youngsters ages 8-16 who came to learn and train in various sports from talented sports staff. The ...; Created on 11 August 2008
41. Charlotte M. Osterhout: (History Preserver); ... Conway, to name a few, who previously had received this designation. In the few months that have elapsed since her death, the Society has acquired an even deeper appreciation of what ...; Created on 11 August 2008
42. Wilmer Sipple: (History Preserver); ... shown great perseverance in the face of many disappointments, but as a result of his efforts and of those who shared his dream, Roscoe today can boast a museum complex composed of a Train Order Signal, ...; Created on 11 August 2005
43. The Archives Gang: (History Preserver); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2004 The Archives Gang The History Preserver Award is given each year to a person who has done significant work in preserving Sullivan ...; Created on 11 August 2004
44. Jennie Grossinger: (History Makers); ... nse, mirroring the fast pace of New York City. Further, activities were designed for different ages and interests. If there were "wallflowers" or people who didn't fit in, the staff was trained to not ...; Created on 11 August 2002
45. John Conway: (History Preserver); ... his job involved the designing and fabricating of equipment for the transit industry. John is proud of the fact that much of the equipment he designed is still in use. An important event during this period ...; Created on 11 August 2002
46. Francis S. Currey: (History Makers); ... of 1944. Due to a recently signed executive order which prevented soldiers under age 19 from entering combat areas, Currey was delayed in England until his birthday at the end of June. He then landed a ...; Created on 01 June 2000
47. Walter A. Rhulen: (History Makers); ... fund which would provide annual income for scholarships and special programs. Harold Gold, a College trustee, approached Walter who agreed to serve as the first chairman of Campaign to raise significant ...; Created on 11 August 1999
48. William Galbraith Smith: (History Preserver); ... that position until 1992 and greatly expanded its responsibilities. Within the title of County Historian, Bill was designated Building Director for the Sullivan County Museum, Art and Cultural Center as ...; Created on 11 August 1998
49. Lawrence H. Cooke: (History Makers); ... assignment of judges to areas of the state where there was a backlog. There was increased reliance on mediation and arbitration to cut down on the number of court cases and judges who had to retire because ...; Created on 01 June 1998
50. John Raleigh Mott: (History Makers); ... and in 1895 he organized, with Karl Fries of Sweden, the World’s Student Christian Federation. By the time that Mott resigned from the Student Federation in 1925 it had a membership of over three hundred ...; Created on 11 August 1997
51. James Burbank: (History Preserver); ... he took art courses at Pratt Institute. His work impressed the Navy and during his last years in the service he was attached to the Naval Recruiting Bureau designing posters and pamphlets. He retired as ...; Created on 11 August 1997
52. Judge Robert C. Williams: (History Makers); ... army at age seventeen and served in the Korean Occupation Army 1946-1947. Upon discharge, he made what he recalls as a fateful decision. He was proud of his staff sergeant’s stripes and signed up in the ...; Created on 11 August 1996
53. Marjorie Durland Smith: (History Preserver); ... to the Museum but also presentations in the students’ classrooms. She had studied Design and Clothing Construction at Traphagen School of Design and this background proved to be valuable when later she ...; Created on 11 August 1994
54. Frederick A. Cooke: (History Makers); ... controversy that has still not been resolved. Since Cook spent the later years of his life surrounded by arguments as to the validity of his claims, the real significance of his field ...; Created on 01 June 1994

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