Calendar of Events

January

Saturday, January 28 ~ Desserts and Diaries ~ 2pm (Snow date - Feb. 4)
Chase away the winter blahs ~ visit the museum for an afternoon of delectable delights! Come and listen to readings of historic diaries, letters and narratives from DCHA's collections while enjoying a sumptuous buffet of desserts. Reservations required by January 26. Cost: $10.00 per person. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dcha@delhi.net to reserve a seat.

February

Sunday, February 26 ~ Basket Workshop ~ 12pm to 5pm (Snow date - March 5)
Participants will learn how to weave a Footed Storage Basket. It has a 10" square base and with the feet measures about 10" high. Both natural or dyed reed will be used to weave the sides. A basket for both the beginner and experienced weaver. All materials and tools are included. Please bring a small towel to soak up excess water. This class is taught by master basket weaver Martha Bremer. She has been weaving and teaching baskets for more than 30 years. Registration required by February 22nd. Cost $75.00 per person, which includes a $40 materials fee. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dcha@delhi.net to register.

March

Saturday, March 11 ~ Transcription Workshop - Understanding Historic Documents ~ 2pm. (Snow date - March 18)
Do you have old letters and diaries from your ancestors? Have you ever struggled to read them? Come to DCHA to learn valuable tips and tricks to reading and understanding old-fashioned handwriting. The museum's resident history educator will offer a presentation on transcribing documents. Attendees will then put their skills to the test reading several historic letters from the museum's collections. Attendees are also encouraged to bring any materials they have, whether it be an old family diary, journal or a letter, to work together as a group in deciphering the handwriting. This workshop is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dcha@delhi.net to register.

April

Saturday, April 8 ~ Unusual Railroads of Upstate NY ~ 2pm
Visit DCHA and enjoy a presentation given by local railroad historian John Duda. John will be highlighting the more unusual railroads in our region. Free admission!

May

Saturday, May 6 ~ Volunteer Work Day ~ 10am - 2pm
Join us in readying the site for our summer season. Chores will include sprucing up the grounds and cleaning the Frisbee House, the church and other buildings. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and gardening tools. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com for more information.

Saturday, May 13 ~ History Conference - Making History in Delaware County ~ 1pm - 4pm
Historical Society Conference specifically designed for the town and village historical societies and museums of Delaware County. Presenters will include Mary Liz and Paul Stewart, co-founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center, and Claire Lovell of South Central Regional Library Council. Claire will explain the SCRLC's NYS Heritage website and how to upload images there. The conference ends with a round-table discussion concerning local history and local historical societies. Registration required by May 6th. Free admission. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com to register.

Saturday, May 27 ~ DCHA Summer Season Opening
Explore the rich history of rural America at the Delaware County Historical Association. Visit the 1797 federal-style Frisbee House where eighteenth-century politicians met to form Delaware County. Located on the site of the historic Frisbee farm you can see the original barns, Frisbee family cemetery and outbuildings, as well as numerous nineteenth-century buildings from throughout the county that have been moved to the site, including: blacksmith shop, one-room school house, gun shop and tollgate house. New this year: all museum visitors will receive a free copy of our self-guided cemetery tour booklet, "Graves of Interest in the Frisbee Family Cemetery." Also explore our two exhibit galleries and gift shop.
Historic Buildings and Exhibit Galleries hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm.
H. Fletcher Davidson Library and Archives hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am - 3pm. By appointment only.

June

Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11 ~ Dairy Fest
Visit DCHA at the Dairy Fest. For more information on the Dairy Fest visit their website at: https://www.meredithdairyfest.com/

July

Saturday & Sunday, July 8 & 9 ~ Delhi Civil War Event "Clash in the Catkills"
Please join us in celebrating the return of the 144th New York State Volunteers as they form together to reenact the battles of: Devil's Den (Gettysburg), Sailor's Creek, and Cold Harbor. Battlefield reenactments, artillery, bayonet drill, camp life, uniforms & dresses, cooking, medical demo, kids' drill, scavenger hunt, museum exhibits and more! Admission: Adults - $10; Military (retired or active), DCHA members - $5; Children 12 and under FREE.
For more information visit the Delhi Civil War Event Website or Facebook page.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, July 8 9:00am - Military Camps and Museum Open to Public 9:30am - Talk: Union Stretchers and Litters...Carrying the Wounded 10:00am - Battlefield Narrative (Cold Harbor) 10:30am - Battle of Cold Harbor 11:00pm - Surgeon Demo 12:00pm - Talk: North of the Civil War: Canadian Experiences 12:30pm - Kids' Drill 1:30pm - Union Bayonet Drill 2:30pm - Battlefield Narrative (Devil's Den) 3:00pm - Battle of Devil's Den (Gettysburg) 4:00pm - Camps and Museum Closed to Public

Sunday, July 9 9:00am - Military Camps and Museum Open to Public 10:00am - Union Drill 10:30am - Artillery Demo 11:30am - Unknown Soldiers Dedication 12:00pm - Kids' Drill 12:30pm - Historical Weapons used by the Cavalry 1:30pm - Battlefield Narrative (Sailor's Creek) 2:00pm - Battle of Sailor's Creek 3:00pm - Camps and Museum Closed to Public

This event is sponsored by the following businesses:
Colonel
Admar, Construction Equipment & Supplies, Binghamton
Catskill Landscaping Corp, DeLancey
Franklin Stage Company
Rolling V Bus Corp

Major
Allison Oil, Inc., Andes
Bloomville Disposal
Curtis Lumber, Delhi
D & D of Walton, Inc. - NAPA Auto Parts
Fran's Fuel Service, Downsville
Harry W. Hawley, Inc., Delhi

Sergeant
Giroux's Poultry Farm, Chazy
Grateful Ink Tattoo, Stamford

Corporal
Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, Margaretville
Delaware Bulldozing Corp., Bloomville
Delhi Liquor Store
Mac-A-Doodles, Stamford
The Reporter, Delhi
The Robert O. Mable Agency, Inc., Delhi

Soldier
Dave's Barber Shop, Bloomville
Railroad Avenue Supply Co., Inc., Stamford
Trashman Books, Walton

Other
Delaware County Real Estate, Stamford




Saturday, July 29 ~ Enchanted Evening at the Gideon Frisbee House ~ 6pm - 9pm
An evening of spirited socializing beneath the stars. Featuring an extensive dish to pass buffet from 6 - 7:30pm and a dessert buffet from 7:30 - 9pm. Live music. Current Members Free. RSVP requested by July 27. (We request non-members become members of DCHA in lieu of admission.) Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com to make reservations.

August

Saturday, August 19 ~ Delaware County's 'Forgotten' Civil War Soldiers ~ Book Signing and Talk ~ 2pm
Join DCHA for a Powerpoint presentation by Rick Barram on the 72nd New York Infantry which included over 100 Delaware County men. Rick Barram, a retired history and theater arts teacher, is the author of two books including The 72nd New York Infantry in the Civil War: A History and Roster. Both books will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com for more information.

September

Saturday, September 9 ~ Book Signing and Talk, Life on This Catskills Farm ~ 2pm
Come to DCHA to hear Edward Lamb Nichols, Jr. read excerpts from his new book, Life on This Catskills Farm. What is it like to have grown up on a farm? To have lived in a house built by your great-great-great-grandfather? To learn engineering methods and building techniques by watching your father tackle projects? These are some of the experiences Stamford resident Ed Nichols shares in this collection of stories from his life and the lives of generations of his family. Copies will be available for purchase, $15 each. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, September 23 ~ "Mappy Hour" ~ 5pm - 7pm
Come enjoy drinks and old maps at DCHA. Numerous historic Delaware County maps will be on display, and there will be an open bar serving beer and wine to those over the age of 21. Non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments will also be served. Admission by donation: $15 per person, $10 for DCHA members. RSVPs are required by September 20th. Please call 607-746-3849, or e-mail: dchadelhi@gmail.com to RSVP.

October

Saturday, October 7 ~ Museum Site Closes for Season
Last day to tour the historic 1797 Gideon Frisbee House and other buildings. The exhibit galleries, gift/bookshop and library remain open year round.
Winter hours:
Galleries and gift/bookshop hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm.
H. Fletcher Davidson Library and Archives hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am - 3pm. By appointment only.

Saturday, October 14 ~ Genealogy in Delaware County: Caring For Your Family Heirlooms and Papers ~ 1pm
DCHA Archivist Ray LaFever will conduct a genealogy workshop about caring for your family heirlooms. Learn how to save papers and objects from your family's history, ensuring that family letters, diaries and other written materials are around for future generations. How to deal with family heirlooms? These can be just about anything, including clothing, toys, medals and trophies, or any other object. Registration required by October 12. Cost: $10 per person. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com to register.

Saturday, October 21 ~ Twilight Lantern Guided Tours of the 1797 Gideon Frisbee House ~ 5pm & 6pm
Visit DCHA at twilight and experience a guided lantern tour of the historic 1797 Gideon Frisbee House. The more eerie elements of the house will be highlighted, including the "coffin door," the "break-neck" rear stairway, and the narrow room in which a "presence" is said to lurk. Tours leave promptly each evening at 5pm and 6pm. Cost: Adults $10, kids 12 and under free. Tours are limited to 10 people each. Reservations required by Oct. 20th. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com to RSVP.

Saturday, October 28 ~ Twilight Lantern Guided Tours of the 1797 Gideon Frisbee House ~ 5pm & 6pm
Visit DCHA at twilight and experience a guided lantern tour of the historic 1797 Gideon Frisbee House. The more eerie elements of the house will be highlighted, including the "coffin door," the "break-neck" rear stairway, and the narrow room in which a "presence" is said to lurk. Tours leave promptly each evening at 5pm and 6pm. Cost: Adults $10, kids 12 and under free. Tours are limited to 10 people each. Reservations required by Oct. 27th. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com to RSVP.

November

Sunday, November 5 ~ Annual Meeting at DCHA ~ 1pm
Annual Meeting, Pot Luck Lunch and Award of Merit presentation. To attend the Pot Luck Lunch, please bring a dish to pass. The general public is also invited to join us at 2:45pm for a presentation by Sally Scrimshaw on the history of Fitch's Covered Bridge. Open to the general public. Free admission.

Saturday, November 11 ~ Two Films: Indian Summer and The Fall of Cannonsville @ DCHA ~ 2pm
Join film preservationist Charles Cadkin at DCHA for a screening of two films about the Cannonsville Reservoir. Digitally remastered Indian Summer, a 28-minute documentary (1960) by Jules Victor Schwerin, with music by Pete and Mike Seeger. The films focuses on the construction of the New York City's Cannonsville Reservoir and the emotional displacement of locals. Also being shown is, The Fall of Cannonsville, directed by Charles Cadkin, a visual artist concerned with documenting and preserving neglected personal and local histories through ecology, topography, and landscape and body. Free Admission. For more information on Charles Cadkin visit his website at: https://www.cadkin.net/

Monday, November 27 - Friday, December 1 ~ Holiday for the Heart Tree Preview ~ 11am - 4pm
The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society will hold a Fundraising Christmas Tree Decorating event at DCHA - "Holiday for the Heart." Come see all the decorated trees and take a chance to win one. Admission is $5 a person, which includes a raffle ticket. For more information, and if you would like to decorate a tree, please contact the Humane Society at (607) 746-3080 or e-mail info@heartofthecatskills.org

December

Saturday, December 2 ~ Holiday for the Heart ~ 11am - 3pm
Come see all the decorated trees and take a chance to win one. You can also relax and listen to some live entertainment. Admission is $5 a person, which includes a raffle ticket. Visit the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society website at: http://www.heartofthecatskills.org

***Holiday Shopping at DCHA.***
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm. DCHA's shop features its usual extensive offering of books on local history.

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For more information on the above events please contact the Delaware County Historical Association at (607) 746-3849 or e-mail us at dchadelhi@gmail.com DCHA is located on Rt. 10, 3 miles northeast of Delhi, NY.