The Columns Museum in Milford. Can you solve the ‘Museum Mysteries?’ On Friday, January 24 at 6 p.m. The Pike County Historical Society will be kicking off a new interactive program at the Columns... Entertainment 15 Jan 2025 | 10:35
One of the eagles on the Batle of Minisink Monument. ( Photo provided) Find our eagle, $500 reward It was 1932 and the country was in the throes of the Great Depression. In has been reported in subsequent years that on Halloween... Letters to the Editor 13 Jan 2025 | 02:50
The mastodon jaw recently unearthed in Scotchtown. ( Photo courtesy of SUNY Orange) Mastodon jaw unearthed in Orange County Researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange recently announced the discovery of a complete mastodon jaw and... Local News 22 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Civil War soldiers hang outside their tents. ( Photo by Robert Gibbons) Civil War reenactment sees ample turnout The Dingmans Ferry Historical Society Museum at Akenac Park was turned into a Civil War encampment on October 12-13. According... Local News 19 Oct 2024 | 12:20
Baseball legend Smoky Joe Wood. ( Photo provided) Smoky Joe Wood birthday celebration at the museum On Friday, October 25 the Pike County Historical Society will host a birthday celebration in honor of baseball legend Smoky... Entertainment 16 Oct 2024 | 08:20
Civil War reenactment at Akenac Park On Oct. 12 and 13, the 7th NJ Infantry Company A 2nd NJ Civil War Brigade will be setting up camp outside the museum at Akenac... Entertainment 02 Oct 2024 | 04:18
The northeast corner of Grey Towers. ( Photo provided) ‘Festival of Wood’ returns to Grey Towers In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Grey Towers National Historic Site will hold The Festival of Wood on Saturday,... Entertainment 25 Sep 2024 | 12:17
Lucas Maehara Rottman will be performing at this event. ( Photo provided) Historical Society Sunday Series continues with ‘Canal Supper’ On Sunday, September 29, The Pike County Historical Society will be holding an afternoon of music and storytelling with Lucas... Entertainment 25 Sep 2024 | 11:19
Grey Towers. Grey Towers to hold burial ground walk Grey Towers Heritage Association in historic Milford welcomes the public to join its annual burial ground walk at Laurel... Entertainment 23 Sep 2024 | 08:00
Meet skunks, hawks, owls, turtles, and more at this free presentation. ( Photo by Vicki Roberts, Pixabay) DFDT Historical Society to present ‘Amazing Animal Adaptations’ The Dingmans Ferry-Delaware Township Historical Society will be serving up another insightful afternoon of educational programming... Entertainment 16 Sep 2024 | 07:16
Congregation Beth Israel is located at 615 Court Street, Honesdale. From surviving to thriving: Small town Jewish life in America Congregation Beth Israel will host a special panel discussion – From Surviving to Thriving: Small Town Jewish Life in America... Local News 21 Aug 2024 | 12:59
Delhi Polecats and the Mountain Athletic Club teams dress in nineteenth-century baseball uniforms with a life-sized cut out of Zane Grey in his University of Pennsylvania uniform. ( Photo provided) Enjoy a ‘vintage’ baseball game August 24 On Saturday, August 24 at 12 p.m., Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites the public to a nineteenth century... Entertainment 09 Aug 2024 | 12:59
Patricia Durante performs as the lady in red. ( Photo provided) ‘Historical Sundays’ to hold encore performance of ‘Cornelia in Confidence’ A performance of the short play “Cornelia in Confidence,” starring Patricia Durante will be followed by a delightful light... Entertainment 24 Jul 2024 | 12:21
The Innisfree dinner bell. ( Photo shared by Tom Rue) Lecture to discuss Innisfree As part of its ongoing educational outreach, the Damascus Historical Society announced that Tom Rue, longtime area resident... Entertainment 17 Jul 2024 | 02:50
Lou Del Bianco tells his grandfather’s story in “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow,” which he will discuss as part of this lecture series. ( Photo provided) Historical Society to host ‘Historical Sundays’ series The Pike County Historical Society and Museum will host a series of educational and entertaining performances starting on... Local News 17 Jul 2024 | 11:54
