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SUMMARY:Rails on the Escarpment Hike with Paul LaPierre
DESCRIPTION:A 2.5 miles hike exploring the histories of the STONY CLOVE & CATSKILL MOUNTAIN\, OTIS ELEVATING\, and CATSKILL & TANNERSVILLE railroads of the 19th and early 20th centuries. These long gone railroads once brought thousands of travelers to the resorts of the Mountain Top\, especially to the famed CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSE and the HOTEL KAATERSKILL. The hike will start in the parking lot at the south end of South Lake in the North-South Lake Campground\, part of the Catskill State Park. We will hike to the site of the upper station of the OTIS ELEVATING RR\, follow the roadbed of the CATSKILL & TANNERSVILLE RR to the site of the STONY CLOVE & CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RR station\, back where we started. From there a short hike will take us to the site of the small rail yard where a number of artifacts remain after the removal of the tracks in 1940. \nHike Leader\, Paul LaPierre is Vice-President of the Empire State Railway Museum in Phoenicia\, NY\, a member of the Mountain Top Historical Society and a life-long railroad enthusiast\, particularly of the Mountain Top railroads and the activities they supported. \nMeet in the parking lot at south end of South Lake. \nSpace is limited. To register\, email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/haines-falls-trains-hike-with-paul-lapierre/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Watching
DESCRIPTION:Guided birding with Nancy Allen on the MTHS campus\, a DEC designated birding site\, Sunday\, April 26th 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. This group will meet again Sunday\, May 31st\, 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. To register\, email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, NY. 
URL:https://mths.org/event/guided-bird-watching/
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T120000
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SUMMARY:First Day Hike to Kaaterskill Falls
DESCRIPTION:Hike with the Mountaintop Historical Society!Date: January 1st\, 2026Time: 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Please arrive 15min early.\nMeet up Location: The front parking lot at the Mountain Top Historical Society campus\, 5132 Route 23 A\, Haines Falls\, NY 12436 (GPS Coordinates: 42.194805\, -74.092355) Google Maps\nDescription: The Mountain Top Historical Society (MTHS) of Greene County warmly invites you to start the New Year off on the right foot! Join us for a truly lovely and invigorating 4-mile round trip jaunt from the MTHS campus\, winding through the majestic Catskill Forest Preserve\, to the breathtaking Kaaterskill Falls. Begin 2026 surrounded by the stunning beauty of nature and the warm spirit of community. Registration is required. We will award one lucky hiker with a $25 DEC camping gift card! How lucky we ALL are to share this festive beginning with you! \nDifficulty Level: Primarily flat with minimal incline and decline. Suitable for a wide range of hiking levels. About 1.5 miles into the hike\, there are some benches available for sitting and resting if needed.Special Instructions: Please dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather\, contact mthsdirector@mths.org for updates. No pets are allowed on this hike.\nRegistration Required: Email mthsdirector@mths.org or cal 518-589-6657 by Monday\, December 29th.
URL:https://mths.org/event/first-day-hike-to-kaaterskill-falls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Community Reading of Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 6th Annual Community Reading of Washington Irving’s timeless classic\, Rip Van Winkle\, at the historic 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station on the MTHS campus.\n\nCalling all storytellers! Here’s your chance to step into the shoes (or perhaps the slumbering boots) of iconic characters. This is a fantastic opportunity to flex your theatrical muscles in a fun\, low-pressure environment. Embrace the colorful language and dramatic moments of Irving’s masterpiece – no memorization required!\n\nSpectators\, prepare to be enchanted! Immerse yourselves in the charm and humor of Rip Van Winkle as it unfolds in the unique ambiance of the beautifully preserved train station. It’s a fan-favorite tradition for a reason – a delightful afternoon of community\, literature\, and a touch of old-world magic.\n\nJoining us again this year will be Catskill Artist Matt Bua and the Traveling Rip Exhibit. View the magic and lore of Rip displayed at the Train Station.\nAlso\, a magical visit from Rip himself!\n\nTo become a reader or to let us know you will be attending please email mthsdirector@mths.org or cal 518-589-6657.\nMark your calendars and join us for this cherished annual event!
URL:https://mths.org/event/6th-annual-community-reading-of-washington-irvings-rip-van-winkle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
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SUMMARY:Hike Kaaterskill Junction
DESCRIPTION:Hike along the old\, mostly level railroad bed\, about 4 miles long\, exploring the area around Kaaterskill Junction on State Route 214.  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 the Tannersville 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 the 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. \nDirections: Address: 4282 Rte 214 About a .4 mile south from the 23A end of Rte 214 on the left there is a sign planted in the grass marking the Junction —drive in and park on the U-shaped driveway. \nRegistration is required. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. \n\nHike Leader:  Paul LaPierre\nDifficulty:  Moderate
URL:https://mths.org/event/hike-kaaterskill-junction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:Rip's Rock Hike From Winter Clove Inn
DESCRIPTION:We will start at the Winter Clove Inn in Round Top\, NY.  This hike will take us to Rip’s Rock\, a stunning lookout of the Hudson Valley and the site where legendary Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years. Along the way we will pass the Bareback Brook\, Daisy Field\, pristine forest and Indian Lookout which offers another great view.  After the hike\, for those interested\, we will stop at Old Factory Brewing Company in Cairo to quench our thirst. \nRegistration is required. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. \n\nHike Leader: George Hewitt\nDifficulty: moderately challenging (5.1 miles RT with a 1\,017’ elevation gain and rocky trails)
URL:https://mths.org/event/rips-rock-hike-from-winter-clove-inn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Postcard Show
DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Top Historical Society of Greene County presents the 13th Annual Postcard Show with John Duda\, Saturday\, September 20\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the MTHS’s Ulster & Delaware Train Station\, 5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, NY.  \nThe MTHS will also be selling ephemera from its attic in a special sale. Vendors contact John Duda at johnalmathduda@gmail.com.
URL:https://mths.org/event/13th-annual-postcard-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
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SUMMARY:Children’s Geology Walk
DESCRIPTION:A quick intro to the science of geology and then as we wander round the MTHS campus\, Robert Titus will describe how the glaciers rose out of Kaaterskill Clove and overran the site. “We would imagine the ice rising out of the clove and then look at the kame and kettle moraine at the Haines family cemetery. We would also look at the standing stones that litter the vicinity.”  Meet on the MTHS Visitor’s Center porch at 10 AM.  This event will last about 2 hours.  Rain date Saturday\, September 13th. \n\nHike Leader: Robert Titus\nDifficulty: Easy (good for families with kids)\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/childrens-geology-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000
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SUMMARY:Mobile Book Group hike with the author of The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic
DESCRIPTION:Book selection: The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic \n“A stirring tale of survival\, thanks to man’s best friend.” Honor the 100th anniversary of the epic 1925 Serum Run by which Alaskan sled dogs and their drivers brought diphtheria antitoxin serum to Nome\, AK\, to suppress a raging epidemic. The heroic 647-mile dash of dog teams across the Alaskan wilderness inspired the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. \nHike to the Coliseum at Elka Park while discussing the book with author Laney Salisbury of Woodstock. Hikers are encouraged to read the book. Copies can be obtained through local libraries and local book stores. Meet at the MTHS parking lot for carpooling and directions. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and water. Return at approximately 2:30 P.M. \n\nHike Leader:  Adrienne Larys\, co-lead by Nancy Allen\nDifficulty:  Moderate\n\nRegistration is required. Limited to 12 hikers. For more information or to register\, please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.
URL:https://mths.org/event/mobile-book-group-hike-with-the-author-of-the-cruelest-miles-the-heroic-story-of-dogs-and-men-in-a-race-against-an-epidemic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T193946Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T113000
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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:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T140000
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SUMMARY:Nathan Dolinsky Art Exhibit at the Historic 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 3 at 2 pm\, the MTHS’s Train Station (5132 Route 23A\, Haines Falls\, NY) will house an exhibit of the works of Nathan Dolinsky (1890 – 1980)\, an artist\, instructor\, and founder of Camp Schoharie. Nathan Dolinsky was a long-time resident of Hunter\, where he painted a variety of subjects in his studio into his 80’s. He encouraged people to visit the “Dream Garden” a space and home\, he designed as a wedding present to his sister\, to celebrate the fine arts. He began his formal training at the age of 10 and was the youngest exhibitor at the famous 1913 Armory Exhibition in NYC. At 23 he began a 6 year tenure as an instructor at Cooper Union\, married a beautiful nurse named Blossom\, toured Europe\, and returned to Hunter to found Camp Schoharie in the 1920’s. His works are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute and the Munson Museum. The exhibit will include several works and prints of others representing his portraits\, landscapes\, and still life. It will also include a diorama of the “Dream Garden” grounds and indoor space. The exhibit is curated by Carol Slutzky-Tenerowicz assisted by Johanna Titus. Viewing hours are Saturdays and Sundays during the month of August\, from 10-4 each day. \nWe would gratefully accept the addition of volunteer docents\, please contact Johanna at randjtitus@prodigy.net. 
URL:https://mths.org/event/2452/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T163000
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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
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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:20260419T002734
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20250425T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T161058Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20250416T171618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T171618Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20250416T170939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T114146Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20250415T145447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T171818Z
UID:2413-1745739000-1745744400@mths.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20241211T192106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T161409Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20240311T213015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T162451Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20240311T214513Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20240905T193452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T231452Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20240603T192002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T192002Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T002734
CREATED:20240515T160841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T013558Z
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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:20260419T002734
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:20260419T002734
CREATED:20240311T221750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T181909Z
UID:1652-1725706800-1725717600@mths.org
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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