Werner John painting of Rysdyk’s Hambletonian after the Currier and Ives print. ( Photo courtesy of Chester Historical Society) Chester Historical Society’s 2024 exhibit opens Saturday In celebration of its 60th year, the Chester Historical Society’s 2024 exhibit will highlight the restoration of the 1915... Local News 17 Jul 2024 | 11:07
The Minisink Battle monument in Goshen. ( Photo provided) Friends of Hathorn to honor fallen Battle of Minisink soldiers The annual ceremonies honoring Warwick’s fallen soldiers and veterans of the Minisink Battle take place July 20 and 22. The... Local News 15 Jul 2024 | 03:55
A rendering of the mountain witch legend. ( Photo provided) Sugar Loaf Historical Society wins fourth ‘Legends & Lore’ roadside marker The Sugar Loaf Historical Society this week announced a new grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for a new Legends... Local News 18 Jun 2024 | 12:39
Chester Historical Society presents: ‘Schunemunk East – the Erie Railroad’s Newburgh Branch’ On Saturday, June 22, the Chester Historical Society will present a program by Bob McCue titled, “Schunemunk East – the Erie... Entertainment 18 Jun 2024 | 10:48
An opening to the Dutchess Quarry cave system. ( Photo provided) Library to host discussion on prehistoric Dutchess Quarry caves The Friends of the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society will host Professor Barry Kass as their final speaker in... Entertainment 04 Jun 2024 | 01:20
Attendees of the hisotrical event. ( Photo provided) Sharing the region’s rich history in historical objects attracts large crowds All we have to say is, wow! The first showing of “Fifty Items that Tell the Story of Southeastern Orange County” was wildly... Letters to the Editor 15 May 2024 | 11:26
Patrick and Rose O’Neill display their China at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society. ( Photo courtesy of Jim Tarvin) You think your China is old? Think again! Yes, Aunt Flossy gave your parents 12 settings of China back in the 1950s when they got married, and yes, that set — now... Columns 10 Apr 2024 | 10:17
The caboose after renovations. ( Photo by Ed Mullins) Sugar Loaf caboose undergoes restoration Property owner Ed Mullins and his business partner have restored the Sugar Loaf caboose at 1398 Kings Highway, which is the... Local News 27 Mar 2024 | 11:47
Goshen Public Library and Historical Society at 366 Main Street, Goshen. Library to feature ‘Goshen Gone, Part II’ Village of Goshen Historian Ed Connor wowed the crowd last year with images of buildings and businesses that were once part... Entertainment 23 Feb 2024 | 01:16
Historical Society invites public on an interactive journey of railroad history From the 1860s through the late 1930s, nearly every municipality across Orange County could be reached by rail. The county... Entertainment 20 Feb 2024 | 04:48
SHPO representative Tabitha O’Connell joins Neil Larson, Richard Hull and Clif Patrick on their recent walking tour. ( Photo courtesy Jeff Zahn) Sugar Loaf’s move toward historic district designation Last week Historic Preservation Consultant Neil Larson, NY State Historic Preservation Specialist Tabitha O’Connell and historians... Letters to the Editor 20 Feb 2024 | 11:26
The “Gloria Rocket” carrying mail. Greenwood Lake to celebrate its rocket roots Saturday On Saturday, Feb. 24, a presentation by Greenwood Lake history researcher Stephen Gross will relate how a trio of men collaborated... Entertainment 19 Feb 2024 | 02:55
Regarding ‘Platt defends his freedom’ It was good to see the story of Platt, a free Black man in 1797 New York/New Jersey who was pursued by his former enslaver,... Letters to the Editor 14 Feb 2024 | 10:37
Sugar Loaf: A struggle for the land and soul of the historic hamlet The legitimate Sugar Loaf Historical Society, which has never requested nor used taxpayer funds for anything, was shocked... Letters to the Editor 13 Feb 2024 | 06:33
L-R: Charles La Rocca, Elizabeth DiGiorgio, Library Director Catherine Lemmer, Library Trustee Robert Quinn, Alex Prizgintas, Anne Roche, Mary Kay Jankowski, Fiorello LaBruna, Sal LaBruna, Kathleen Helhoski, Jim Kuroski, Lori Kuroski, Donovan Aitchison, Jane Groves, Village Historian Ed Connor, Elaine McClung, Library Trustee James Tarvin. Library, historical society to publish history journal On Saturday, January 13, the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society hosted an author reception for its soon-to-be-published... Local News 17 Jan 2024 | 12:06