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A headline in the June 19, 1924 Liberty Register newspaper.
The Klan
Many people—even those with more than a passing interest in Sullivan County history-- are surprised to learn that the Ku Klux Klan was once fairly active in parts of the county. And yet, … more
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The hand carving of wooden scoops was once a popular industry in the remote areas of Sullivan County. The simple lifestyle of the carvers gave rise to the use of the term “scooper” as a synonym for hillbilly.
More About Scoopers
The column about “scoopers” a few weeks back generated so much interest and comment, it seemed a follow-up might be in order. As mentioned in the earlier column, the term … more
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The now 57-acre Minisink Battleground Park is operated by the Sullivan County Department of Parks, Recreation and Beautification, with programming provided by the non-profit history education group, The Delaware Company.
The Minisink Battleground 
It was January of 1952, and members of the newly seated Sullivan County Board of Supervisors had an unusual item to consider. An informal proposal had been floated by the Minisink Valley … more
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An early 1960s photo advertising the ski hill at the Columbia Hotel in Hurleyville.
The Columbia Ski Resort 
It is unlikely that when he built the hotel with the spectacular vistas in 1891 John Harms Knapp envisioned it ever being a year-around resort, let alone one that advertised “superlative … more
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A 19th Century wooden shovel fashioned by a “scooper.”
Scoopers
During the nearly 35 years this columnist has spent answering questions about Sullivan County’s rich and colorful history, a few topics come up far more than any others. For example, lots of … more
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William Henry Newman, Civil War hero and Medal of Honor recipient.
A Little Known Civil War Hero
He was born on December 12, 1838 in Highland Mills, in Orange County, and moved with his family to Sullivan County while still a young boy. He enlisted in the Union Army shortly after the Civil War … more
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These days, bald eagles are a fairly common sight in the skies over Sullivan County, particularly over the Delaware River.
Bald Eagles…and Economy…Rescued
It is estimated that perhaps as many as 200 bald eagles spend their winters in the Upper Delaware region these days, and quite a number live here year around, but not long ago, the raptors were a … more
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More than 50 years after its first publication, the iconic book, “To The Mountains by Rail” has been reprinted by Load ‘N Go Press.
Classic Reissued for the Holidays
It was back in August of 2010 that Myron Gittell received the first proof of the reprint he had decided to finance of the iconic book about Sullivan County, Manville B. Wakefield’s “To … more
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“The Remarkable Life of James Beecher” is the latest book from local author Ed Van Put, who never disappoints.
Local history books make great holiday gifts 
Another holiday season is nearly here, and with it comes the reminder that books about the history of Sullivan County and the surrounding Catskills region make great gifts. Among the most … more
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The story of the body found in a Hurleyville barn in November of 1935 is just one of many topics to be discussed during the Hurleyville History Hike on Saturday, December 4.
Another Hurleyville History Hike
As Thanksgiving approached in November of 1935, Sullivan County authorities and those from New York City, were busy investigating the murder of a man found buried in a gloomy Hurleyville barn, and … more
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Dr. Adajah Behrend
The Narrowsburg Farmer and Abraham Lincoln 
On November 15, 1865 Bernhard Behrend died in Washington, D.C. He was 72. Although there wasn’t much of a public reaction at the time of his death, Behrend is remembered today as the … more
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A plaque on the former Veterans’ Memorial Hall on Liberty Street in Monticello.
A Jewish War Veteran
Early in November of 1918, a transport ship left New York City bound for France, loaded with soldiers headed to the great war. A few days later, peace was declared—at the 11th hour of the 11th … more
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