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1. Heritage Club 100 (SCHSHC100): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 21 December 2015
2. Heritage Club 50 (SCHSHC50): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 21 December 2015
3. Family Membership (SCHSFM1): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 21 December 2015
4. Individual Membership (SCHSIM1): (Membership); Become a Member of the Society ...; Created on 20 December 2015
5. Haunted Afternoon (2017-11-01): (Events Calendar/Haunted Afternoon); Haunted Afternoon 3 RSVP on Evenbrite or www.Sullivan-ParanormalSociety.com ...; Created on 25 October 2017
6. General Meeting Sullivan County Historical Society (2016-11-01) ...: (Events Calendar/General Meeting Sullivan County Historical Society); General Meeting Sullivan County Historical Society ...; Created on 23 October 2016
7. SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020 (2020-01-29): (Events Calendar/SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020); SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020 Sullivan County Historical Society’s First Sunday Concert will feature Little Sparrow! For nearly ten years, the Americana band Little Sparrow (Aldo Troiani and ...; Created on 29 January 2020
8. Museum Reopening (2021-07-11): (Events Calendar/Museum Reopening); ... Main Street in downtown Hurleyville, the Sullivan County Cultural Center (commonly known as the County’s museum) is home to the Sullivan County Historical Society and houses multiple exhibits, genealogical ...; Created on 11 July 2021
9. Tusten: (Category); The Information in the listed Tusten Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
10. Thompson: (Category); The Information in the listed Thompson Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
11. Society News ...: (Category); News Items and announcements from the Sullivan County Historical Society ...; Created on 30 November -0001
12. Rockland: (Category); The Information in the listed Rockland Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
13. 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
14. Neversink: (Category); The Information in the listed Neversink Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
15. Mamakating: (Category); ... Town of Mamakating town board asked me if I would care to form a historical society in the town of Mamakating. They took ownership of the old school building in Summitville and completely renovated it. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
16. Mamakating: (Category); The Information in the listed Mamakating Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
17. Lumberland: (Category); The Information in the listed Lumberland Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
18. Liberty: (Category); The Information in the listed Liberty Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
19. Historical Society ...: (Category); Information about the Sullivan County Historical Society ...; Created on 30 November -0001
20. Highland: (Category); The Information in the listed Highland Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
21. General History: (Category); ... to the county history despite not actually taking place in Sullivan County. Many Excepts will be taken from Copyrighted books (With full permission and credit) or from the Historical Society's own Observ ...; Created on 30 November -0001
22. 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
23. Fremont: (Category); The Information in the listed Fremont Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
24. Forestburg: (Category); The Information in the listed Forestburg Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
25. Fallsburg: (Category); The Information in the listed Fallsburg Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
26. 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
27. Delaware: (Category); The Information in the listed Delaware Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
28. Curious Bits: (Category); Curious Bits in Sullivan County History News from Century Old Archival Newspapers Amongst the Sullivan County Historical Society's archival collection are historical local newspapers, both origina ...; Created on 30 November -0001
29. Cochecton: (Category); The Information in the listed Cochecton Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
30. 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
31. Callicoon: (Category); The Information in the listed Callicoon Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
32. Bethel: (Category); The Information in the listed Bethel Cemeteries is available at the Sullivan County Historical Society Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 ...; Created on 30 November -0001
33. Awards: (Category); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY MAKER AND HISTORY PRESERVER AWARDS The individual biographies are original script from the Award Ceremony Programs, which were distributed at the time 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. Sullivan County Historical Society 2020 Election ...: (News); As you know the Sullivan County Historical Society museum building in Hurleyville has been closed to the public since last March because of the pandemic. Our programs have been impacted by the closure ...; Created on 01 December 2020
36. Sullivan County Historical Society and Museum Closed ...: (News); The Sullivan County Historical Society and Museum will be closed until further notice as per regulations to help prevent the spread of the corona virus. All research requests will be placed on hold until ...; Created on 18 March 2020
37. General Aid Society Harris ...: (Thompson); LOCATION: Harris REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
38. General Aid Society ...: (Thompson); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
39. First Monticello Presbyterian Society ...: (Thompson); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
40. M. E. Church Society Cemetery ...: (Callicoon); LOCATION: North Branch, NY FAMILY: Information on burials at this cemetery is not yet available. AKA: None REF: None Note: None; Created on 03 June 2010
41. White Lake Presbyterian Society Cemetery ...: (Bethel); LOCATION: Route 17B FAMILY: Information on burials at this cemetery can be found at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 AKA: Old Bethel Burial Grounds REF: 1929 ...; Created on 03 June 2010
42. About the Society ...: (Historical Society); The History of Sullivan County Historical Society The records of the New York State Education Department show that the Sullivan County Historical Society was organized on September 18, 1886. ...; Created on 05 April 2010
43. William "Bill" Burns Memorial: (News); It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing that long time board member, Bill Burns has passed away. He has served the Sullivan County Historical Society for over 40 years as a member, board member, ...; Created on 29 March 2020
44. BOCES Student Art Exhibit: (News); BOCES Student Art Exhibit The museum is closed. You may see the student artwork on the Sullivan County Historical Society Facebook Page. ...; Created on 12 March 2020
45. First Sunday Concert April 5 - The Dirty Stay Out Skifflers: (News); CANCELLED - This concert may be rescheduled at a later date. On Sunday, April 5th at 2:00pm, the Sullivan County Historical Society’s First Sunday Music and History concert will feature the Dirty ...; Created on 12 March 2020
46. New Book Available at the Gift Shop about Judge Cooke: (Announcements); The newest acquisition at the Gift Shop at the Sullivan County Historical Society is David Gold’s latest book, Judge Cooke. David Gold is a South Fallsburg native who has an interest as well as a PhD in ...; Created on 04 August 2017
47. High School Yearbook Request: (Announcements); An excellent source of information about people From Sullivan County is a high school year book. This past year, the Sullivan County Historical Society has been fortunate to receive two yearbook collections. ...; Created on 21 February 2017
48. Alan Dampman May 26, 1926 - October 14, 2016: (Society News); ... served Our Country in the US Navy during World War II; he was a member of the Youngsville Reformed Church; and enjoyed his work with the Sullivan County Historical Society. He had worked at the college ...; Created on 16 October 2016
49. History of Farms: (Now Showing); A current exhibit at the Sullivan County Historical Society is “A History of Sullivan County Farms” created by SCHS board member and volunteer, Fred Fries. The exhibits contain many farm artifacts ...; Created on 13 October 2016
50. Please donate to help us preserve the Republican Watchman!: (Announcements); We Need Your Support! The Sullivan County Historical Society is fortunate to be the recipient of a complete collection of Republican Watchman newspapers dating back to the 1820s. This wonderful collection ...; Created on 14 September 2016
51. The Borscht Belt: (Now Showing); ... there. The new "Borscht Belt" exhibit by the Sullivan County Historical Society is opening at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville on Sunday, July 3rd, 2 PM. A gala program is planned with Speake ...; Created on 17 June 2016
52. New Exhibit "Early Sullivan County" to Open June 12th: (Museum News); Sharon Thorpe, associate curator of the Sullivan County Historical Society, is installing the finishing touches on a new exhibit at the Sullivan County Museum, in Hurleyville, NY. She gathered authentic ...; Created on 22 May 2016
53. Elsie Winterberger: (History Preserver); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY PRESERVER AWARD 2015 Elsie Winterberger (1910 - 1992) For Elsie Winterberger, the preservation of the history for her beloved town of Forestburgh was ...; Created on 17 January 2016
54. Harold Gold: (History Makers); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY MAKER AWARD 2015 Harold Gold (09/20/1923 - ) There are many ways to make history. A person can hold political office and decide vital matters of war ...; Created on 17 January 2016
55. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... was coming. Besides, Woodstock Venture's employees sure looked like hippies. In the minds of many people, long hair and shabby clothes were associated with left-wing politics and drug use. The new idea ...; Created on 04 January 2016
56. Hats off to Spring: (Past Exhibits); In celebration of spring, 2013, the Sullivan County Historical Society has on display in the downstairs foyer glass case a collection of ladies' hats. Each of these ladies' head-dressea represents different ...; Created on 27 December 2015
57. Jeffersonville: (Callicoon); ... Abraham Schneider who built a saw mill in 1842 and Victor Hofer were early inhabitants. The Winkelreid Society, a group of Swiss settlers, gave its name to the original village in the early 1840's. Almo ...; Created on 26 December 2015
58. White Lake, Sullivan County, New York Hotel History: (Video); ... Created by Sullivan County Historical Society. _2PAJhBe0pI ...; Created on 18 December 2015
59. Genalogy September 2015: (News); The summer has been quite busy at the Sullivan County Historical Society. Not only have we had many visitors from all over the country looking for their Sullivan County roots in our genealogy archives, ...; Created on 03 September 2015
60. Concord Remembered: (Pictures); The Sullivan County Historical Society is opening in July an exhibit of "The Concord Hotel" at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville. At its peak, the hotel, with 1,200 rooms, was the largest ful ...; Created on 01 July 2015
61. Concord Remembered: (Past Exhibits); The Sullivan County Historical Society is opening in July an exhibit of "The Concord Hotel" at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville. At its peak, the hotel, with 1,200 rooms, was the largest ful ...; Created on 01 July 2015
62. Wildlife Exhibit: (Pictures); The Sullivan County Historical Society proudly presents their new Sullivan County Wildlife Exhibit, featuring mounted birds, mammals and fish native to Sullivan County. Opening June 7, 2015 - 2:00 to ...; Created on 07 June 2015
63. Wildlife: (Now Showing); The Sullivan County Historical Society proudly presents their new Sullivan County Wildlife Exhibit, featuring mounted birds, mammals and fish native to Sullivan County. Opening June 7, 2015 - 2:00 to ...; Created on 07 June 2015
64. Sullivan County: (Genealogy Department); Did you know that besides the Sullivan County Historical Society in Hurleyville, New York there are also societies in Tennessee and Indiana. They both have webpages. There is also a Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. ...; Created on 12 March 2015
65. 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
66. Sullivan County Long Beards: (History Makers); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY MAKER AWARD 2014 Sullivan County Long Beards Since the very earliest days of Sullivan County history, the county’s forests and streams have provided both ...; Created on 18 October 2014
67. Patricia and William Burns: (History Preserver); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY PRESERVER AWARD 2014 Patricia and William Burns The stated mission of the Sullivan County Historical Society has been no better exemplified than through ...; Created on 18 October 2014
68. VOLUNTEERS WANTED: (Announcements); VOLUNTEERS WANTED Do you like history? Do you like genealogy? The Sullivan County Historical Society in Hurleyville (the Museum and Research Center) is looking for volunteers in many areas, especially ...; Created on 28 September 2014
69. FABULOUS FOOTWEAR: (Past Exhibits); The Sullivan County Historical Society has a new exhibit displaying footwear from great-grandma’s era (pre 1900) to the 1960’s. Many styles of today resemble shoes of the past. ...; Created on 30 July 2014
70. Gladys Olmsted: (History Makers); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY MAKER AWARD 2013 Gladys Olmsted, RN (10/19/1924 - 8/10/1997) a pioneer in public health nursing in Sullivan County began her career as the county’s first ...; Created on 25 November 2013
71. John B. (Jack) Niflot: (History Preserver); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY PRESERVER AWARD 2013 JOHN B. (Jack) NIFLOT (2/10/35 - 6/22/13) Town of Fremont Board Member and Historian, whose dedication and advocacy for understanding ...; Created on 25 November 2013
72. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2011 Allan Wayne Dampman May 26, 1926 - October 14, 2016 Allan Dampman, a modest and gentle man, is a person of ideas with an imaginative, ...; Created on 04 April 2012
73. The Stone Arch Bridge: (Cochecton); ... The Stone Arch Bridge can now look forward to a bright future. This information was taken verbatim from a display found in the Society's exhibit area on the first floor of the Museum. A photo of ...; Created on 03 November 2011
74. History of Jeffersonville: (Callicoon); ... Abraham Schneider who built a saw mill in 1842 and Victor Hofer were early inhabitants. The Winkelreid Society, a group of Swiss settlers, gave its name to the original village in the early 1840's. Almo ...; Created on 03 November 2011
75. Erect Historic Marker on Site of first House in Monticello: (Thompson); ... the State Department of History being at the bottom, it bears the name of the Sullivan County Historical Society. "It is hoped that other communities will evince a like interest in their local histor ...; Created on 22 September 2011
76. Stone Arch Bridge Saved For Posterity: (General History); From the Observer; May 1969 "The Sullivan County Historical Society, long a champion for the rights of the handlaid bridge to live on in the history of the county, has succeeded in preserving the bridge ...; Created on 22 September 2011
77. 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
78. Mystery of Missing Marker: (Thompson); ... m Tyrell also offered his servies in the cherchez l'ensign, but to no avail. Finally he declared the sign to be probably stolen and authorized the Society to purchase a new marker. "Early in July, 1 ...; Created on 22 September 2011
79. Contact Us: (Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society 265 Main Street P.O. Box 247 Hurleyville, NY 12747 Telephone: 845-434-8044 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 ...; Created on 29 March 2011
80. Directors and Officers: (Historical Society); The Sullivan County Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3), all volunteer organization managed by an elected Board of Directors and Four officers. Sullivan County Historical Society Board ...; Created on 04 November 2010
81. 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
82. 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
83. D&H Canal: (General History); The D & H Canal: An Engineering and Entrepreneurial Challenge Excerpted from D&H Canal Historical Society Website. Pictures: Taken from the SCHS Archives The Delaware and Hudson Canal was a 108-mile, ...; Created on 04 June 2010
84. Livingston Manor Methodist Episcopal Cemetery: (Rockland); AKA: Upper Westfield M.E. Society, Purvis M.E. Ch. Cemetery, Smith hill Cemetery REF: 1930 by GAB ...; Created on 03 June 2010
85. Historical Society ...: (Tags); Historical Society ...; Created on 23 December 2015
86. A Sketch of Mongaup Valley -By Alice Tillotson: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); SCHS Observer - March 8, 1965 "One of the first houses built in what was then called Mongaup Mill, was the dwelling of Squire William Gillespie (my grandmother's father) built in 1800. In June 1807 ...; Created on 29 September 2011
87. Alan Dampman May 26, 1926 - October 14, 2016: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); ... served Our Country in the US Navy during World War II; he was a member of the Youngsville Reformed Church; and enjoyed his work with the Sullivan County Historical Society. He had worked at the college ...; Created on 16 October 2016
88. Alan Gerry: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); 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
89. Alice and Russell (Rusty) Hodge: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2003 Alice and Russell (Rusty) Hodge Olympians Let us think back to our youthful days when our bodies had reached their peaks of strength ...; Created on 11 August 2003
90. Allan Wayne Dampman: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2011 Allan Wayne Dampman May 26, 1926 - October 14, 2016 Allan Dampman, a modest and gentle man, is a person of ideas with an imaginative, ...; Created on 11 September 2011
91. Andrew Neiderman: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2006 Andrew Neiderman Novelist and Screen Writer Andrew Neiderman was born in Brooklyn, but at an early age his family moved ...; Created on 01 June 2004
92. Beatrice Schoch: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2003 Beatrice Schoch Bee Schoch has written no books, but in her quiet way she has created a valuable legacy for all those persons interested ...; Created on 11 August 2003
93. Charlotte M. Osterhout: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2008 Charlotte M. Osterhout (1928 – 2008) Charlotte Main Osterhout passed away on May 18 of this year. Before she died, ...; Created on 11 August 2008
94. Daniel Skinner: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2005 Daniel Skinner Lord High Admiral of the Delaware When the pioneers first entered the lower Delaware valley, they found a land covered ...; Created on 11 August 2005
95. Delbert Van Etten: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2000 Delbert Van Etten Delbert Van Etten was born in 1927, attended Liberty schools and graduated from Liberty High School ...; Created on 11 August 2000
96. Edward Van Put: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2009 Edward Van Put Author Some of us are fortunate enough to discover at an early age those chief interests that will form ...; Created on 11 August 2009
97. Emma Cooke Chase: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2001 Emma Cooke Chase (1869 – 1944) Educator & Child Advocate An Oneonta, New York native, Emma ...; Created on 11 August 2001
98. Erect Historic Marker on Site of first House in Monticello: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); ... the State Department of History being at the bottom, it bears the name of the Sullivan County Historical Society. "It is hoped that other communities will evince a like interest in their local histor ...; Created on 22 September 2011
99. Francis S. Currey: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 2000 Francis S. Currey Congressional Medal of Honor - WWII Currey was born in Loch Sheldrake, New York, on June 29, 1925. After being orphaned ...; Created on 01 June 2000
100. Frederick A. Cooke: (Article tagged with: Historical Society); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 1994 Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) Artic Explorer Frederick Albert Cook was born in Hortonville, Sullivan County on June 10, 1865, the ...; Created on 01 June 1994

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