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 […]
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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 […]
“Conquer the Soil” with Abra Lee, Public Horticulturalist
Mountain Top Arboretum 4 Maude Adams Rd., Tannersville, United StatesCo-sponsored with the Mountain Top Arboretum. This is an in-person lecture held at the Mountain Top Arboretum. Education Center. Registration is required: https://www.mtarboretum.org/events/conquerthesoil Abra Lee is poised to captivate audiences as […]
Screening of Casa Susanna Documentary and Community Conversation
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United StatesJoin WMHT and MOUNTAIN TOP HISTORICAL SOCIETY for a free film screening and community conversation. In the 1950s and ’60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found […]
“Pine Orchard: Lair of the Mountain House” Presented by Jim Planck
Mountain Top Historical Society 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, New York, United States2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Catskill Mountain House Hotel. In the first of two presentations, Jim Planck, Vice-President of the Greene County Historical Society, will […]