Time and the Valleys Museum

06/17/2026

🧴 HISTORIC AD SPOTLIGHT 🧴
Pond’s Extracts — “The Vegetable Pain Destroyer”
Donated by Barbara Purcell, this advertisement features The Vegetable Pain Destroyer sold by T. Brady of Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
Created in 1846 by chemist Theron T. Pond of Utica, New York, Pond’s Extract became a widely used 19th-century patent medicine. It was an early commercial preparation of witch hazel (hamamelis), promoted for treating everything from minor wounds to general soreness.
💊 A fascinating glimpse into early medical advertising and everyday health remedies of the 19th century.

06/17/2026

💚🐐 A HUGE thank you to the Tri-Valley FFA members for partnering with the Time and the Valleys Museum during our 1930s Lost Farm Day on Sunday afternoon!

Visitors enjoyed learning about agriculture through hands-on experiences, including walking, feeding, and petting goats provided by Grays Udder Chaos Farm in Napanoch and handling chickens raised by FFA members.

We are so grateful for your time, knowledge, and enthusiasm in helping educate our community about the importance of agriculture. Partnerships like these make learning fun and create lasting memories for visitors of all ages.

Thank you, Tri-Valley FFA, for helping make the day such a success! 🐓🌾🚜

06/16/2026

🔥 FERNDALE FIRE OF 1913 🔥
From the collection of Manville B. Wakefield comes a powerful before-and-after look at the Ferndale Fire of 1913, which occurred on June 10th, 1913.
The images show Kantor’s Drug Store in Ferndale before and after the fire that swept through the area.
Kantor’s Pharmacy was especially remembered for its “always pure, fresh and cold Ice Cream Sodas,” a local favorite of the time. 🍦
A striking reminder of how quickly everyday life changed in early Sullivan County communities.

06/15/2026

REV250 Monday Series
The Battle of Downs Brook was one of several Revolutionary War-era conflicts that took place in the Catskills region as tensions between Patriots and Loyalists affected local communities. Unlike many battles of the Revolution, there is no official report of the Battle of Downs Brook, and much of what is known today comes from local accounts and historical research. These stories help us remember that the Revolution was fought not only on famous battlefields, but also in the towns, valleys, and forests of our own region.
⏳ 19 days until the opening of our new exhibit, Life on the Frontier During the American Revolution, on July 4, 2026!
Follow along each Monday as we explore local Revolutionary War history leading up to the exhibit opening at the Time and the Valleys Museum.

06/12/2026

👔💙 Celebrate Father's Day Weekend at the Time and the Valleys Museum! 💙👔

Fathers, Grandfathers, and Uncles receive FREE admission and a discount in our one-of-a-kind Gift Shop on June 20 & 21!

Bring the family and enjoy a day of local history, exhibits, and our 1930s Catskill Farm.

📍 332 Main Street, Grahamsville, NY
(Next to the Daniel Pierce Library)

We look forward to celebrating with you! 😊

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

🛣️ DUG ROAD, NEVERSINK 🛣️
From the collection of Jack Denman comes this postcard of Dug Road in Neversink, New York.
Published by A. Biren of Brooklyn, New York, this image offers a glimpse of everyday travel and rural life in the Neversink area.
📍 Neversink, NY
Do you recognize this view or have any stories about Dug Road? 📬

06/10/2026

🏗️ NEVERSINK RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTION 🏗️
From the collection of Sue Rojt Scheibe, this photo shows construction workers at the Neversink Reservoir.
The Neversink Reservoir is part of New York City’s Catskill water supply system and remains an important landmark in Sullivan County history. 💧
Do you recognize anyone or have information about this image?

06/09/2026

A NEW CHAPTER IN SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORY
From the collection of Manville B. Wakefield comes this look back at a milestone moment in local heritage.
On June 9, 1957, former Sullivan County Historian James W. Burbank officially opened the gates to Fort Delaware in Narrowsburg, introducing the region to the growing 1950s “theme park” trend.
Today, the site continues its legacy as the Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History, where visitors can step into the world of colonial history through immersive interpretation and living history experiences.
A destination that began as a mid-century vision continues to bring the past to life for new generations. ✨

06/08/2026

REV250 MONDAY SERIES BEGINS!📜
As we count down to the opening of our new Revolutionary War exhibit on July 4, 2026, the Time and the Valleys Museum is launching a weekly Rev250 Monday Series.
Each Monday, we'll share stories from our local area that connect to the American Revolution and the people who lived through it.
Today's post takes us to The Battle of Chestnut Woods in Grahamsville, New York—a little-known Revolutionary War event that happened right here in our region.
Follow along each week as we explore the history that helped shape our community and our nation.
The Revolution Happened Here.