50th Anniversary of the Mountain Top Historical Society
On August 28th we will celebrate 50 years of service to the community as we discover, preserve, share and interpret all aspects of Mountain Top history. We will be honoring our […]
Loading view.
Tour of Opus 40 with Dr. Robert Titus – Free for MTHS Members
opus 40Tour of Opus 40 with Dr. Robert Titus, Geologist. This tour will be FREE for MTHS members. If you need to renew your membership or would like to invite a friend to […]
Featured
11th Annual Postcard Show
Join us for the 11th Annual Postcard Show at the Ulster & Delaware Train Station on the MTHS campus. The MTHS will also be selling ephemera from its attic in a […]
9th Annual Hikefest (Cancelled)
Join us for a fun day, as part of the Catskills “Lark in the Park”. Hikes/Walks to several destinations. Please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657 to register. Group capacity will […]
Native Seed Collection and Sowing with Chris Nilan of Barkaboom Native Plants
Join native plant nursery owner Chris Nilan as we learn the ins and outs of growing native plants from wild-collected seeds. Chris will cover the ethics and benefits of seed […]
4th Annual Community Reading of Rip Van Winkle
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United StatesThe 4th Annual Community Reading of Rip Van Winkle will take place on Sunday, October 9 at 2pm. Get to know the “true” story behind sleepy Rip, his dog Wolf […]
Richard Sears Walling presents “The Lost Mondore Village of Prattsville”
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United StatesThursday, February 22 at 6 pm Zoom Presentation The Lost Mondore Village of Prattsville program details the forgotten community of African American families who once lived in this small village […]
Susie Barstow and Her Circle: The Women of the Hudson River School
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United StatesIn conjunction with the Clinton Historical Society of Oneida County. Presented by Nancy Siegel, Professor of Art History at Towson University. This is a Zoom presentation. Why do […]
Catskill Mountain House & Environs: Romantic Poetry of the Catskills
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United StatesLed by Town of Hunter Historian Dede Terns-Thorpe & MTHS Board Member Cyndi LaPierre at the MTHS Visitors’ Center. Dede, Cyndi and others will be reading from writings by Thomas […]
Birdwatching with Nancy Allen
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United StatesLeader: Nancy Allen Difficulty: Easy Description: Birdwatching at the MTHS pond for all experience levels. Binoculars, field guide, and a sketch pad are nice to have, but not required. Park […]
Ron Gabriele Presents “War Dogs”
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United StatesRon Gabriele presents “War Dogs”, a Memorial Day tribute to the brave and tireless canine companions of our military and law enforcement. Mr. Gabriele will examine the history of dogs on […]
Hike: Rips Retreat and Alligator Rock at North South Lake
North South LakeSaturday, June 1 Meeting 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 […]