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SUMMARY:History On Your Plate
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO UNCORK HISTORY! \nPLEASE RSVP BY AUGUST 15\, 2025EMAIL MTHSDIRECTOR@MTHS.ORG OR CALL 518-589-6657.\n\nA unique wine tasting with Historical Horticulturalist J. Stephen Casscles. Discover Hudson Valley wines crafted from 19th century grapes bred in the Valley.\n\nA culinary pairing! Inspired by the food that sustained the farmers who nourished their communities. Dinner will be prepared by Chef Terrence Maul of Pantry On Main.\nAT THE BARN ON THE MTHS CAMPUS\, 5132 ROUTE 23A\,HAINES FALLS\, NY.\nAttendees must be 21+ years of age.\n$70 per person
URL:https://mths.org/event/history-on-your-plate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T100000
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SUMMARY:Zen hike with Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Improve your connection with nature. Forest Bathing is a Japanese practice.  It’s a process of relaxation; known in Japan as shinrin yoku. The simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees\, observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.  Beth will lead the group on a 90-minute Forest Bathing experience\, helping to ease us into the presence and connection within nature\, on the MTHS grounds.  There will be a $10 donation for this event. \n\nHike Leader: Beth Lewis Rennig\nDifficulty: Easy to Moderate\n\nRegistration is required. Limited to 15 attendees.  Will be held rain or shine.  For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/zen-hike-with-forest-bathing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T150000
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SUMMARY:Vanished Fauna at the Mountain Top Library
DESCRIPTION:A handful of fascinating creatures once inhabited the Catskill Mountain Region\, but have disappeared over the last three centuries. Learn about these animals\, their impact on local ecosystems\, and their role in indigenous folklore and land use\, \nPresented by Wild Hudson Valley in collaboration the with Mountain Top Library. This program is part of a full day of events designed for the Mountain Top Day Camp.  ALL are welcome to attend.
URL:https://mths.org/event/vanished-fauna-at-the-mountain-top-library/
LOCATION:mountain top library\, 6093 Main Street\, Tannersville\, NY\, 12485
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20250416T172306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T145534Z
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SUMMARY:Justine L. Hommel Memorial Lecture at the Twilight Park Clubhouse
DESCRIPTION:This year’s lecture will honor the legacies of Shirley Wiltse Dunn\, Leah  Showers Wiltse\, and Doris West Brooks. The presentation will focus primarily on the research and writings of Shirley Wiltse Dunn and her long-term research on the Mohicans and early Dutch settlers\, plus recognition of the two other Mountain Top writers/historians. This event will take place at the Twilight Park Club House\, 2 Ledge End Road\, Haines Falls\, NY.  \nRegistration is required. To register please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657 \n 
URL:https://mths.org/event/justine-l-hommel-memorial-lecture-at-the-twilight-park-clubhouse/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20250602T161942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T162019Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Film Festival Screening: Deep Water by Tobe Carey
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mountain Top Historical Society and the Catskill Mountain Foundation for a special screening of Deep Water: Building the Catskill Water System as part of the Lexington Film Festival! The screening will take place at the historic 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, NY 12436. \nThis fascinating 45-minute documentary\, co-directed by Tobe Carey\, chronicles the monumental early 20th-century construction of New York City’s Catskill Water System. Discover the incredible engineering feats\, the human stories\, and the lasting legacy of this vital infrastructure project that continues to supply water to millions today. \nTo reserve your tickets please CLICK HERE to bring you to the Catskill Mountain Foundation page.
URL:https://mths.org/event/lexington-film-festival-screening-deep-water-by-tobe-carey/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Line: A live Podcast Recording
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the historic 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station for a live recording of Inside the Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast. MTHS Board Members Cyndi LaPierre\, Dede Terns Thorpe (Emeritus)\, and Bob Gildersleeve (Chief Archivist)\, along with The Catskill Geologist Robert Titus\, and Paul LaPierre from the Empire State Railway Museum will join podcast host Stash and co-host Tad to discuss the history of the railroad system of the Catskills\, the restoration of the historic 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station\, and the history of the Mountain Top Historical Society.\n\nSpace is limited and registration is required. To register please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/inside-the-line-a-live-podcast-recording/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T210000
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SUMMARY:Doubles Hike on the eve of the Full Moon at North South Lake
DESCRIPTION:From a mountain vista\, enjoy the sun set and then turn around and watch the full moon rise. Hike to Sunset Rock (for the sunset) and then Lookout Rock or Artist’s Rock (for the moonrise). The sun will set at 8:32 PM and the moon will rise at 9:31 PM.  The hike will begin in the North South Lake eastern parking lot by the beach around 7 PM.  Rain/Cloudy date is Thursday\, July 10th (sunset 8:33 PM & moonrise 9:00 PM). \n\nHike Leader: Ryan Penny\nDifficulty: Moderate (2.5 miles with some rock scrambles)\n\nRegistration is required. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/doubles-hike-on-the-eve-of-the-full-moon-at-north-south-lake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000
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SUMMARY:Hike Catskill Mountain House to North Mountain Trails
DESCRIPTION:Predicted rain and possible thunder has caused a delay in this hike. We’ve rescheduled the hike from Saturday\, June 7 to Sunday June 8. Registered hikers will receive and email with details.\n\nBased on a 1925 photo album discovered on-line by Scott Koster\, of college-aged people living\, working\, and discovering the Catskill Mountains! We will follow some of the places visited by these adventuresome young people.\n\nWe will break this hike into a morning and an afternoon section. Bring a lunch we will stop at the Catskill Mountain House site for lunch before we continue with the afternoon portion.\n\nMorning portion South Mountain Trails: We will go from the Mountain House site to Boulder Rock by way of the abandoned trail called the “Circuit of South Mountain”. These young people from communities in New York and beyond were summer workers at the Catskill Mountain House in 1925\, the year after the Kaaterskill Hotel burned. They visited the site and stood by a well pump in what had been a courtyard which we visited on our hike to Kaaterskill Hotel in May. They also made friends (based on photos with the boys carrying instrument cases) with boys from the band that performed at South Lake pavilion dances.\n\nAfternoon portion: North Mountain Trails: We will walk from the Mountain House site along the blue trail to Jacob’s Ladder and Bear’s Den. We’d be able to find the site of the ladder based on other photos and one of the girls climbing it. Along the way we will pass the original Artist’s Rock (based on 1860s stereographs) and on to Prospect Rock\, Lake View Pinnacle (the original Sunset Rock) and enjoy the iconic view from the top of Bear’s Den.\n\n\nHike Leader: Bob Gildersleeve co-lead with George Hewitt\nDifficulty: Moderate\n\n\nRegistration is required. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/hike-catskill-mountain-house-to-north-mountain-trails/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
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SUMMARY:Grandma's Quilts
DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Top Historical Society will display several quilts from the Justine L. Hommel Archives at the Zadock Pratt Museum. You can view the display on weekends from May 24 to June 29. \n\nGreene\, Delaware\, and Schoharie Counties are welcomed to show their Grandma’s quilts.\nPlease send information as to approximately when it was made\, by whom\, and who owns it now. Please contact Carole Cangelosi\, 518-791-5344\, Collection of quilts will be from May 10 to May 18.
URL:https://mths.org/event/grandmas-quilts/
LOCATION:Zadock Pratt Museum\, 14540 NY-23\, Prattsville\, NY\, 12468\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T163000
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching at the MTHS Pond
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatching at the MTHS pond for all experience levels. There will be 2 opportunities to join this event. The first group will meet at 8:30 AM and the second group will meet at 4:30 PM. Birds are active in both the early morning and the late afternoon. Come for one or for both sessions each day to see and hear different aspects of avian activity depending on the time of day. Binoculars\, field guides\, and a sketch pad are nice to have\, but not required. Cell phones with bird ID apps can be fun to have\, too. Park at the MTHS KRT parking lot. It’s just a short walk to the pond area. Join us for part or all of each session. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs please — they tend to scare the birds away. \nThe Group will be guided by Nancy Allen. \nRegistration is required. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657
URL:https://mths.org/event/bird-watching-at-the-mths-pond-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
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SUMMARY:Hike Hotel Kaaterskill
DESCRIPTION:Important–Reports from the National Weather Service continue to show rain\, thunder\, and muggy weather for Saturday May 17. As a result\, we’re changing the date of our hike to the Hotel Kaaterskill site to Sunday May 18th. If you are registered for the hike\, you should receive an email giving the time and location of our meeting site. We apologize for the inconvenience. \nThe Historical Society has gathered a vast amount of material on the Hotel Kaaterskill in the past several years that really bring the Hotel to light. An 1883 survey of the of the building apparently created for insurance purposes allows us pinpoint everything from the elevator shafts to the location of the ice house\, bowling alley\, water tower barns\, and more. Photos donated to the society by the great grandson of Hotel Kaaterskill owner George Harding (also named George) give images of the hotel not seen elsewhere. The photos of the grounds and hotel interior were taken in the 1920s when the Harding family was preparing to sell the building and are the most extensive interior shots that we have seen. They include the only known shot of the interior of the bridge between the main building and the annex and others of the courtyard.  We will take the carriage road used to take Hotel visitors from the railroad stop at South Lake to the Hotel Kaaterskill grounds. Elevation Gain approximately 500 ft. Distance 3 to 4 miles round trip (depending on optional excursions). The group will meet at 9:00 AM and return at approximately 3:00 PM. Meeting place will be established closer to the date of the hike. A per-car day use charge may be charged on entering the campground. A per-car day use charge may be charged on entering the campground. \n\nHike Leader: Bob Gildersleeve co-lead with George Hewitt\nDifficulty: Moderate (some rock scrambles possible)\n\nLimited to 20 participants. Registration is required. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/hike-hotel-kaaterskill/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching at the MTHS Pond
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatching at the MTHS pond for all experience levels. There will be 2 opportunities to join this event. The first group will meet at 7:30 AM and the second group will meet at 4:30 PM. Birds are active in both the early morning and the late afternoon. Come for one or for both sessions each day to see and hear different aspects of avian activity depending on the time of day. Binoculars\, field guides\, and a sketch pad are nice to have\, but not required. Cell phones with bird ID apps can be fun to have\, too. Park at the MTHS KRT parking lot. It’s just a short walk to the pond area. Join us for part or all of each session. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs please — they tend to scare the birds away. \nThe Group will be guided by Nancy Allen. \nRegistration is required. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/bird-watching-at-the-mths-pond/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T203000
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SUMMARY:Harlem Hell Fighters from the North Country\, Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please note this will be a Zoom presentation. USE THIS LINK to enter presentation. \n\nLocal men of the Harlem Hell Fighters\, the most famous regiment of the American Army during World War 1 will be featured in the Black History program on February 6th\, via Zoom. Unit historian\, Richard Sears Walling\, will explore the service of the regiment with an emphasis on the dozens of men of our region who served in this famous regiment.\n\nIn addition to better-know heroes such as Sgt. Henry Johnson of Albany\, there were men of our area including Sgt. Carl and Harrison Vroman of Schoharie. And James Jamieson of Saratoga Springs.  The regiment went overseas in 1917 with an original complement of 2200 men and 76 officers and returned with 1200 men and 35 officers in 1919 of that group. Their heroism in France earned them their immortal nickname\, the Harlem Hell Fighters.\n\nWalling’s work specializes in African American and Native American history and genealogy. He is the recipient of the Oliver Cromwell Black Historical Society and the Sons of the American Revolution. He resides in Stamford.
URL:https://mths.org/event/harlem-hell-fighters-from-the-north-country-zoom-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T203000
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SUMMARY:“Symphonies in Stone: Finding Harmony & Balance in the Ancient Ceremonial Landscapes of the Catskills” presented by Evan Pritchard via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual Zoom presentation. Please make sure to register so you can receive a link via email to attend. All are welcome. To join Zoom presentation\, please USE THIS LINK. \nIn this presentation author and professor Evan Pritchard (of Mi’kmaq descent) will screen selections from an original film matching western classical music to photos of the Catskill’s indigenous stone cairns\, based on his own in-depth interpretations of the cairns themselves\, anticipating the feelings these beautiful works of art may inspire within the hearts of Eastern Algonquins. Such feelings are fundamentally subjective\, but often based on stories and symbols well known to people who lived here a thousand years ago. Followed by Q and A. \n Evan Pritchard has been doing field interviews with Native American elders since 1990 and has been the director of Center for Algonquin culture for the last 26 years. A lecturer on native studies at Vassar\, Pace\, Marist\, Columbia\, SUNY\, John Jay\, University of Ontario\, UMass\, and Ramapo College of NJ\, he has also presented at Gracie Mansion\, American Museum of Natural History in NYC\, Smithsonian\, and often presents classes online. \nRegistration is required. Please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657
URL:https://mths.org/event/finding-harmony-and-balance-in-the-ancient-ceremonial-landscapes-of-the-catskills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T220346Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Community Reading of Washington Irving’s Rip Van Winkle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mountain Top Historical Society for the 5th year of our community reading of Rip Van Winkle! Get to know the “true” story behind sleepy Rip\, his dog Wolf and the mysterious ninepin bowling Dutchmen.\n\nNew this year: Catskill Artist Matt Bua’s Traveling Rip Exhibit & Nine Pin Bowling on the lawn. \n\nVintage and antique Rip Van Winkle books\, films and art will also be on display.\n\n\nOl’ Rip might even make an appearance too!…Bring your cameras!\n\nAttendees and readers are encouraged to dress like Rip Van Winkle\, Dame Winkle or Wolf.\n\n*READERS WANTED!* Sign up by going to https://mths.org/rsvp\, e-mailing mthsdirector@mths.org\, or call 518-589-6657.\n\n\nReading will take place in the 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station on the MTHS campus.
URL:https://mths.org/event/5th-annual-reading-of-washington-irvings-rip-van-winkle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
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SUMMARY:KAATERSKILL JUNCTION HIKE with Paul LaPierre
DESCRIPTION:You will be stepping back in time to the days when the Kaaterskill and Stony Clove Railroad came up to the Junction from Phoenicia and then split to the west on the Hunter Branch and headed east on theTannersville Branch toward the Hotel Kaaterskill. A track plan of the junction and photographs showing the several sidings that served the sorting of freight and passenger cars to the two branches will be provided\, supported by rail ties that still remain 84 years after the abandonment of the line in 1940. To the east\nthe hike will visit the remains of the Light Dam Bridge over the Schoharie Creek. A side excursion to the new Hunter Branch Rail Trail pedestrian bridge over a tributary of the Schoharie Creek will be added after returning to our start at the Junction site.\nMeeting time: 9:00AM 5 October 2024\nDifficulty: This is a moderate hike on an old\, mostly level railroad bed\, about 4\nmiles long with leader Paul LaPierre exploring the area around Kaaterskill\nJunction on State Route214. There is one small shallow stream crossing with\nstepping stones—hiking poles or staff are advised.\nDirections: Address: 4282 Rte 214\nAbout a mile south from the 23A end of Rte 214 on the left there is a sign\nplanted in the grass marking the Junction —drive in and park on the U-shaped\ndriveway.
URL:https://mths.org/event/kaaterskill-junction-hike-with-paul-lapierre/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Postcard Show with John Duda
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 12th Annual Postcard Show at the Ulster & Delaware Train Station on the MTHS campus.\n\nThe MTHS will also be selling ephemera from its attic in a special sale.\nA $3 entry fee will be charged at the door.\n\nVendors contact John Duda at johnalmathduda@gmail.com
URL:https://mths.org/event/12th-annual-postcard-show-with-john-duda/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
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SUMMARY:Hike: West Kill Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Hike Leader: George Hewitt \nDifficulty: Difficult (6.8 miles RT with a 1\,800’ elevation gain and rock scrambles) \nDescription:  The hike will begin at the parking lot at the end of Spruceton Road in West Kill.  We will hike on the Diamond Notch Trail to Diamond Notch Falls (pause there for pictures)\, then turn right onto the Devil’s Path Trail.  The hike up Devil’s Path is a consistent climb with rocky sections to the top of West Kill Mountain.  Just before summiting West Kill Mountain\, we will stop at Buck’s Ridge\, a beautiful overlook with views of the surrounding mountains.  After summiting (there is no view at the top) we will return to Buck’s Ridge and stop for lunch.  After the hike\, for those interested\, we will stop at the West Kill Brewery to quench our thirst.  Bring a pack lunch and/or snacks and plenty of water.  Sturdy hiking shoes a must and poles are recommended.  Hike cancels with rain.  Group size limited to 15 people. \nMeeting Time:  9 AM \nDifficulty:  Difficult (6.8 miles RT with a 1\,800’ elevation gain and rock scrambles).  Average time to hike 4.5 hours round trip. \nDirections:  Take Rt. 42 (north from Shandaken off Rt. 28 or south from Lexington off Rt. 23A). In Spruceton turn onto Spruceton Rd.  Continue about 7.4 miles.  Pass the Spruceton Inn on the right\, West Kill Brewing on the left and the large Rusk Mountain Trailhead parking lot on the left. Park at the next parking lot on the right. \nDONT FORGET TO REGISTER. Email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. \nThis is conjunction with Hudson River Valley Ramble.
URL:https://mths.org/event/hike-west-kill-mountain/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240701T165827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T165827Z
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SUMMARY:1824: The Catskill Mountain House - Open for Business
DESCRIPTION:2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Catskill Mountain House Hotel. \nIn the second installment of two presentations\, Jim Planck\, Vice-President of the Greene County Historical Society\, will describe the history leading up to the construction of one of America’s first resort destinations. \nJim Planck is also the current editor of the GCHS quarterly journal and has had a 30+ year career as a reporter covering Greene County news. He has written articles for Kaatskill Life\, Columbia County Heritage\, and Greene County History. Jim was born in Catskill and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 -1969\, including a tour of duty in Viet Nam. We thank him for his service. \nProgram will be held at the MTHS Ulster & Delaware Train Station. Refreshments will follow. A donation of $5 is suggested.
URL:https://mths.org/event/1824-the-catskill-mountain-house-open-for-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T221750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T181909Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Chefs Ski Club: “Camaraderie\, Hospitality\,  and Skiing: 50 Years on Hunter Mountain”
DESCRIPTION:The founding members of the U.S. Chef Ski Club sit down with Sean Mahoney to discuss their 50-year legacy at Hunter Mountain and around the world.  \nAt the MTHS’s Ulster & Delaware Train Station.
URL:https://mths.org/event/u-s-chefs-ski-club-camaraderie-hospitality-and-skiing-50-years-on-hunter-mountain/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T213259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T180959Z
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SUMMARY:History On Your Plate Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Remembering our mountain top history through recipes passed down through generations. \nMarianna Radelich Leman\, of Albergo Allegria Hotel & Restaurant\, will recount the stories of “heritage hospitality & heritage cooking” on the mountain top. \nRecipes reimagined & prepared by Terrence Maul\, of Pantry on Main \nMonday\, August 26\, 2024\, at the red barn on the mths campus\, 5132 Route 23a\, Haines falls\, NY. \nTickets: $60.00 per person\, RSVP by Friday\, August 16 by calling 518-589-6657 or online at mthsdirector@mths.org
URL:https://mths.org/event/history-on-your-plate-luncheon/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240728T184858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T153704Z
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SUMMARY:Narrow Gauge Trains of the Catskills: John Ham Book Signing at the Mountain Top Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the book signing is cancelled. However\, we are pleased to inform you\, due to popular demand\, we have a handful of copies of Narrow Gauge Trains of the Catskills to sell. If you would like to purchase the book\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. They will also be available for purchase this Saturday\, 8/17 1-4:30 PM at the Ulster & Delaware Train Station on the MTHS campus.\n\nJohn Ham will be at the historic 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station to sign copies of his latest book\, Narrow Gauge Trains of the Catskills\, Saturday\, August 24th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.\n\nThis is John Ham’s newest (and most likely\, last) railroad book. It is entitled Narrow Gauge Trains of the Catskills\, showing in detail the six decades of railroad operations in the “Resort Ridge” region of the Northern Catskill Mountains\, primarily in the Township of Hunter.\n\nThis hardcover book contains 304 glossy pages of history. It is also a superb collection of more than 530 crisp\, clear photographs\, maps\, original construction contracts\, and so much more inside this all-encompassing book.
URL:https://mths.org/event/narrow-gauge-trains-of-the-catskills-john-ham-book-signing-at-the-mountain-top-historical-society/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T165019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T190641Z
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SUMMARY:“Vanished Fauna of the Catskill Mountains”           Presented by Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley at the U & D Train Station on the campus of the Mountain Top Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:A handful of fascinating creatures once inhabited the Catskill Mountain region\, but have disappeared over the last three centuries. Join Justin Wexler\, educator at Wild Hudson Valley\, at the Ulster & Delaware Train Station learn about these animals\, their impact on local ecosystems\, and their role in indigenous folklore and land use. \nJustin Wexler is a life-long resident of the Hudson Valley\, who has devoted his life to sharing his love of the natural world and for the region’s original inhabitants. Obsessed with nature from his earliest years\, he has spent most of his life either in the outdoors or in research on local history and ethnoecology. He has a BA in History and Anthropology from Marlboro College in Vermont and a Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy as well as a MA in Teaching from Bard College.  \nSpace is limited\, registration is required. Please register by email at: mthsdirector@mths.org   or    call 518 589-6657
URL:https://mths.org/event/campfire-with-justin-wexler/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T164754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T212509Z
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SUMMARY:Justine Hommel Memorial Lecture: “Frederic Church’s Olana: Art\, Ecology and the Native Forest” presented by Sean Sawyer
DESCRIPTION:“Frederic Church’s Olana: Art\, Ecology and the Native Forest” presented by Sean Sawyer\, PhD.\, Washburn and Susan Oberwager President of the Olana Partnership \nA National Historic Landmark and New York State Historic Site\, Olana\, is the masterwork of Frederic Church (1826 -1900)\, America’s most famous artists of the mid-19th century. As a painter\, Church defined our national identity as inextricably linked to the majesty of the natural world. At Olana\, Church married aesthetic endeavor with environmental action. At the core of his endeavor was the ambitious reforestation of 250-acres of overworked land with native trees. Since 1971\, the Olana Partnership and New York State Parks have worked tirelessly to restore Olana in a pioneering public-private partnership that has become a model for the nation. \nSean Sawyer\, President of the Olana Partnership since May of 2015\, will discuss how Church engaged with the emerging field of ecology\, first by literally following in the footsteps of Alexander von Humboldt\, in his meteoric rise as the country’s most celebrated landscape painter and\, then in his four decade-long development of Olana\, where he immersed himself in “landscape architecturing” to speak to the history of the land and human impact on it. \nDr. Sawyer received a B.A. summa cum laude in Art History & Archaeology from Princeton University in 1988 and his PhD in Architectural History from Columbia University in 1999. Prior to joining Olana\, Sean was the Executive Director of the Royal Oak Foundation\, the American partner of the National Trust of England\, Wales\, and Northern Ireland. Sean is a member of the Columbia County Development Corp. and of the Village of Kinderhook Historic Preservation Commission. \nProgram will be held at the Twilight Park Clubhouse.\nRefreshments to follow.\nA $5 donation is suggested.
URL:https://mths.org/event/justine-hommel-memorial-lecture-frederic-churchs-olana-art-ecology-and-the-native-forest-presented-by-sean-sawyer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T222623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T192342Z
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SUMMARY:Eve of the Strawberry Full Moon Hike at North South Lake
DESCRIPTION:Hike Leader:  Ryan Penny\nDifficulty:  Moderate (2.5 miles with a some rock scrambles)\nDescription:  Hike to Sunset Rock (for the sunset) and then Lookout Rock or Artist’s Rock (for the moonrise).  The moon will be full at 9:08 PM.  The hike will begin in the North South Lake eastern parking lot by the beach around 7 PM.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mths.org/event/eve-of-the-strawberry-full-moon-hike-at-north-south-lake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T164419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T211348Z
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SUMMARY:"Pine Orchard: Lair of the Mountain House" Presented by Jim Planck
DESCRIPTION:2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Catskill Mountain House Hotel. \nIn the first of two presentations\, Jim Planck\, Vice-President of the Greene County Historical Society\, will describe the history leading up to the construction of one of America’s first resort destinations. \nJim Planck is also the current editor of the GCHS quarterly journal and has had a 30+ year career as a reporter covering Greene County news. He has written articles for Kaatskill Life\, Columbia County Heritage\, and Greene County History. Jim was born in Catskill and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 -1969\, including a tour of duty in Viet Nam. We thank him for his service. \nPlease join us on Sunday\, September 8th at 2pm for the second installment of Jim’s history of the Catskill Mt. House. \nProgram will be held at the MTHS Ulster & Delaware Train Station. Refreshments will follow. A donation of $5 is suggested.
URL:https://mths.org/event/pine-orchard-lair-of-the-mountain-house-presented-by-jim-planck/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240118T183520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014004Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of Casa Susanna Documentary and Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join WMHT and MOUNTAIN TOP HISTORICAL SOCIETY for a free film screening and community conversation.  \nIn the 1950s and ’60s\, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a modest house in the Catskills region of New York. Known as Casa Susanna\, the house provided a safe place to express their true selves and live for a few days as they had always dreamed—dressed as and living as women without fear of being incarcerated or institutionalized for their self-expression. \nThis screening will take place at the Mountain Top Historical Society’s 1913 Ulster and Delaware Train Stations\, an accessible building. Parking is available. Film is closed captioned. If other accommodations are needed\, email Mara Drogan (she/her)\, Director of Community Engagement & Education\, mdrogan@wmht.org. \nFor free tickets\, click here. \n\n\nDelectable baked goods and coffee will be served.
URL:https://mths.org/event/screening-of-casa-susanna-and-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T163928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T164147Z
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SUMMARY:"Conquer the Soil” with Abra Lee\, Public Horticulturalist
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored with the Mountain Top Arboretum. \nThis is an in-person lecture held at the Mountain Top Arboretum. Education Center. Registration is required: https://www.mtarboretum.org/events/conquerthesoil \nAbra Lee is poised to captivate audiences as she shares from her upcoming book\, a remarkable profile of 45 hidden figures in horticulture – Black women and men whose exceptional careers in the plant world have remained largely unknown or overlooked. In her presentation\, Abra will cast a spotlight on these remarkable individuals\, giving them the recognition\, they truly deserve while enhancing our collective understanding of horticultural history. \nAbra and other authors are featured in The New York Times’ article “Black Gardeners Find Refuge in the Soil”. To view the article\, click HERE. \n Abra Lee is a storyteller\, horticulturist\, and author of the forthcoming book Conquer the Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country’s Gardeners\, Farmers\, and Growers. Her extensive experience spans roles as a municipal arborist and airport landscape manager\, immersing her in the world of gardening. Her work has graced renowned media like The New York Times\, NPR\, Fine Gardening\, and Veranda Magazine. Lee holds a degree from Auburn University College of Agriculture and is an esteemed alumna of the Longwood Gardens Society of Fellows\, a global network of public horticulture professionals. \nProgram will take place at The Mountain Top Arboretum
URL:https://mths.org/event/conquer-the-soil-with-abra-lee-public-horticulturalist/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Arboretum\, 4 Maude Adams Rd.\, Tannersville\, 12485\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240515T155630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T155630Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Rips Retreat and Alligator Rock at North South Lake
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 1 \nMeeting at 9:30 AM at the South Lake Beach parking area. Make the first right turn after checking in at the North-South Lake entrance gate (there is a day use fee of $10 per car). \nPlease register by emailing mthsdirector@mths.org or calling 518-589-6657. \nHike leader: Bob Gildersleeve \nDifficulty: Easy (good for families with kids) \nDescription: Rip’s Retreat was a tourist location in the early 1950s at what is now the North Lake Beach picnic area. There were several small buildings featuring Dutch style crafts\, playground rides\, talking animals and Rip himself with his dog Wolf. \nWe will explore today’s picnic area for traces of the buildings\, stand in front of the spot where\, in 1950’s\, puppets reenacted the story of Rip while we listen to the exact recording that visitors of that time heard. \nWhile we are there\, we will be able to walk past Alligator Rock and see the famous view from the Catskill Mountain House site and perhaps walk the path of the parks train ride.
URL:https://mths.org/event/hike-rips-retreat-and-alligator-rock-at-north-south-lake/
LOCATION:North South Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020358
CREATED:20240311T163431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T211832Z
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SUMMARY:Ron Gabriele Presents “War Dogs”
DESCRIPTION:Ron Gabriele presents “War Dogs”\, a Memorial Day tribute to the brave and tireless canine companions of our military and law enforcement. \nMr. Gabriele will examine the history of dogs on the battlefield\, the role that dogs play in today’s American military\, the similarities between the military dog and the police dog\, and finally the role of America’s dogs in World War I\, World War II\, Korea\, Vietnam\, Iraq\, and the Afghanistan wars. \nMr. Gabriele holds an MS from SUNY Albany and a BS from SUNY Brockport. In 2003 he retired from Columbia Greene Community College where he held the position of Athletic Director and taught health and physical education for many years. \nProgram will be held at the MTHS Ulster & Delaware Train Station. Refreshments will follow. Suggested donation $ 5
URL:https://mths.org/event/ron-gabriele-presents-war-dogs/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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