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  • Meet John Burroughs in the Heart of the Southern Catskills

    Amy's Take-Away 1571 Route 214, Lanesville, NY, United States

    Local historian, photographer & tour guide, Paul Misko, is offering a talk that focuses on John Burroughs' attempts to scale Slide Mt. in Woodland Valley. His talk will be enhanced by an audiovisual presentation and Burroughs' journal comments. DATE: May 28,2016 TIME: 4 PM PRICE: $5 Advance reservations suggested. (please call ahead) VENUE: Amy's Take-Away - 1571 Route 214,Lanesville […]

    $5

  • Esopus Dreams: How New York City Reshaped the Catskills

    Phoenicia Library

    Join author Diane Galusha for an illustrated presentation of why and how New York City turned to the Catskills for water after it tapped most of the rivers and streams in Westchester and Putnam Counties in the last half of the 19th century. Between 1905 and 1915, surveyors, engineers and contractors captured this free flowing […]

    Free
  • Doug Kadow

    History of the U&D’s Depots

    Empire State Railway Museum 70 High St, Phoenicia, NY, United States

    "History of the U&D's Depots" Slide talk by UDRRHS's president / historian Doug Kadow Sunday, May 21st, at 3:00pm Empire State Railway Museum, Phoenicia Station Learn about the history and architecture the 2 historic Phoenicia Depots. While donations are always welcome there is no charge for this informative and entertaining presentation.

    Free
  • Robert Titus at ESRM

    Robert and Johanna Titus Lecture & Book Signing

    Empire State Railway Museum 70 High St, Phoenicia, NY, United States

    LECTURE and BOOK SIGNING at ESRM’s Historic Phoenicia Station June 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. featuring Robert and Johanna Titus Empire State Railway Museum 70 Lower High Street Phoenicia, NY • 845-688-7501 info@esrm.com • www.esrm.com Learn about the distant geological history of the Catskill Mountains. Robert and Johanna will transport you 400 million years into […]

    Free
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    From Hemlocks to Knotweed with Michael Kudish

    Empire State Railway Museum 70 High St, Phoenicia, NY, United States

    From Hemlocks to Knotweed: New Discoveries about the History and Ecology of Hemlock in the Catskills presented by Michael Kudish Local Author, Railroad Historian, Forester, Retired Professor and ESRM Member As the title suggests, Mr. Kudish will talk about recent developments concerning the ecology of the hemlocks in the Catskill Mountains. He will use his […]

    Free
  • Marylou Stapleton

    Local History Talk with Marylou Stapleton

    Phoenicia Library

    Saturday, 2/9 @ 1:00– 2:00 pm Local History Talk with Marylou Stapleton. Lifelong Big Indian resident Marylou Stapleton will be here to talk about the book she's published - Laurels by Laura. The stories in this book are tales recounted by her mother, Laura Aley, of life in the Catskills starting from the time she […]

    Free