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Time and the Valleys Museum

Name: Time and the Valleys Museum
Address: 332 Main Street, Grahamsville, NY, 12740, US
Telephone: (845) 985-7700
Price range: $

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Time and the Valleys Museum

Connecting water, people, and the Catskills 💧🌄

Explore three floors of interactive exhibits and the outdoor 1930s Lost Catskill Farm—fun for all ages 🚜

08/27/2026

⛏️ Diversion Tunnel Contract No. 339
Lackawack, NY | August 27, 1938
What can a photograph of an empty tunnel tell us about the work happening nearly 90 years ago?
This photograph shows the Diversion Tunnel in Lackawack, with inlet rock excavation 15 feet above the invert and ring holes drilled for the first shot in the tunnel.
📸 The photograph was donated by Ray McNamara.
A fascinating look at the early stages of one of the major construction projects that changed the Catskills landscape.
Can you imagine standing inside this tunnel in 1938?

08/26/2026

🔎 CAN YOU FIND THE HIDDEN SOLDIER?
Take a close look at this photo from our REV 250 Exhibit… There's a hidden soldier waiting to be spotted!
👀 Can you find him? Tell us where you see him in the comments!
And while you’re visiting, don’t forget to dress up as a Revolutionary War soldier and experience a little hands-on history.
📅 Open weekends, 12–4 p.m.
📍 Time and the Valleys Museum
Come see the REV 250 Exhibit and see what you can discover!

08/25/2026

A Postcard from the Catskills — 1930 📮
“In the Heart of the Catskill Mountains”
Imagine dropping a postcard in the mail almost 100 years ago!
📸 Photographer: Otto Hillig, Liberty, NY
📬 Addressed to: Mr. Ryan, Eureka, NY
📅 Postmarked: August 25, 1930
📍 Postmarked in: Willowemoc, NY
This postcard offers a small glimpse into the Catskills of 1930—and a reminder of how people once shared their travels, greetings, and memories through the mail.

08/24/2026

Thank You for Joining Us!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Banquets & Bootleg Bounty! We hope you enjoyed this fascinating look at the Catskills, the Concord, and the stories of banquets, romance, and bootlegging. We appreciate everyone who came out and helped make the afternoon special!
But there’s still plenty happening at the Time and the Valleys Museum! 🏛️
📅 The Museum is open weekends, 12–4 p.m., through Labor Day weekend. Come explore our exhibits, visit the 1930s Catskill Farm, and discover local history.
And don’t forget about our upcoming programs:
🔹 September 13 – Super Volunteer Afternoon
1–3 p.m. | In Person | FREE
A special afternoon for our past, present, and future volunteers!
🔹 September 19 – Claryville One Room School
1–4 p.m. | Claryville Road, Claryville
Step inside this historic schoolhouse, in use from 1848–1956.
🔹 September 27 – It Was Dark Back Then: Night Time in the 18th Century
2 p.m. | In Person
Explore what nighttime was really like before modern lighting and police.
🔹 October 11 – Fall on the Farm & Cider Making
1–3 p.m. | In Person
Experience fall farm activities and old-fashioned cider making at our 1930s Catskill Farm.
🔹 October 17 – Claryville One Room School
1–4 p.m. | Claryville Road, Claryville
🔹 October 25 – Share Your Collectibles Afternoon
1–3 p.m. | In Person
Come explore treasured collections—or bring one of your own to share!
🔹 November 8 – Neversink & Denning History Afternoon
2 p.m. | In Person | FREE
Bring your photos, stories, and records to share and explore local history with our archivists.
📌 Looking for more details? All of our upcoming programs and events are listed in the Events section of our page.

08/21/2026

🔥 From the Collection: The Ruins of Hotel Rockwell
What was once a prominent hotel in Monticello was left in ruins after a devastating fire on August 10, 1909.
This historic photograph from the Manville B. Wakefield Collection shows the Ruins of Hotel Rockwell, looking west from the Monticello Post Office.
📸 Over 115 years later, this photograph gives us a glimpse of Monticello just after the fire.
Can you imagine standing in this spot in 1909 and seeing this scene?

08/20/2026

🍽️🥂 Banquets, Bootleggers & a Little Danger!
Join us Sunday, August 23 at 2 p.m. for Banquets & Bootleg Bounty, featuring author Lily Barrish Levner and the first book in her Catskills Capers series.
Take a bird’s-eye view of the glamorous dining rooms of the Concord—and discover a Catskills world filled with lavish banquets, romance, bootlegging, and danger! Lily will share the story behind this fantastically fun romp through the Catskills.
📅 Sunday, August 23
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
📍 In Person & Virtual
🎟️ Members: FREE | Non-Members: $10
In-person programs include light refreshments and Museum admission, and the Museum Shop will be open.
💻 To register for the virtual program and receive the link, email [email protected].
Program sponsorship is courtesy of the Helen Coombe and Carol Smythe Memorial Fund.
Come for the history… stay for the banquets, bootleg bounty, and a little Catskills caper! 🍸📚

08/19/2026

🍦 A Sweet Piece of Grahamsville History!
Before ice cream trucks became a familiar sight, August Gunlow was bringing ice cream around Grahamsville with his wagon!
From 1917–1920, Gunlow owned the Ice Cream Parlor and the wagon used to deliver ice cream throughout town. This photograph gives us a glimpse of a local business—and a pretty sweet way to enjoy a treat over 100 years ago!
📜 From the Manville B. Wakefield Collection
The photograph was given to Manville B. Wakefield by Red Carter of the Reformed Church in Grahamsville, NY.
What do you think it was like to hear the ice cream wagon coming down the street? 🍨

08/18/2026

📞 Before smartphones… there was the rotary phone!
Can you still remember how to use one? ☎️
Our rotary phone is located inside the Farmhouse Living Room at the Time and the Valleys Museum. Take a step back in time and see what making a phone call used to look like!
🕰️ Open weekends, 12–4 PM
📍 Time and the Valleys Museum
Open through Labor Day weekend
Have you ever had to use a rotary phone? Or are you wondering how anyone ever dialed a number that way? 😄
Come see it for yourself!

08/17/2026

📸 From the Erath Family Collection
The Annual Grahamsville Little World’s Fair has been a beloved local tradition, bringing the community together for generations with exhibits, rides, food, games, and plenty of memories.
The Erath Family Collection captures a glimpse of the fair and the people who enjoyed it over the years.
Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Grahamsville Little World’s Fair! 🎡
📷 Do you have a photo from this year’s fair showing this location? Share it in the comments—we’d love to see the fair through your eyes!

08/14/2026

🏫 The Claryville One-Room Schoolhouse is Open Tomorrow!
Can you find Pearl Taylor? 👀
Visit the 1848 Claryville One-Room Schoolhouse on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. and take part in a little history scavenger hunt! Inside the schoolhouse, search for Pearl’s photograph and discover the story of the teacher who once stood at the front of this classroom.
Pearl taught at the school in the early 1900s. Her teaching career was short, as married women were not allowed to continue teaching during that time. She later passed away at only 30 years old after the birth of her daughter, Edna, who sadly died just one day later.
Both Pearl and Edna are remembered at the Claryville Cemetery, located across the road from the schoolhouse.
Come explore the schoolhouse, find Pearl’s photo, and uncover the stories of the people who made this place special!
📍 Claryville One-Room Schoolhouse
Claryville Road, Claryville, NY
🕐 Open August 15th, 2026 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Address

332 Main Street
Grahamsville, NY
12740

Opening Hours

Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(845) 985-7700

Website

https://linktr.ee/timeandthevalleysmuseum

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