Lecture Series
On the Second Wednesday of each month during the museum's 2007 season, we will hold a lecture exploring some aspect of the local and natural history and resources of the Neversink Valley. Each lecture will be held at 7:30 pm in the visitor center on Hoag Road at the D&H Canal Park in Cuddebackville.
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April 11 |
Steamboats on the D & H Canal – Stephen Skye |
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May 9 |
In Search of the Lenape – David Oestreicher (This talk, which is free and open to the public, is made possible by a grant from New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program.)
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June 13 |
While New Jersey Slept, New York Was Wide Awake (the NY-NJ border wars) -- Peter Osborne |
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July 11 |
The Amazing 19th Century – J. Ward Regan (This talk, which is free and open to the public, is made possible by a grant from New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program.) |
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August 8 |
Historic Songs of New York State (A performance and Lecture!) -- Dave Ruch (This talk, which is free and open to the public, is made possible by a grant from New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program.)
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Sept. 8 |
Lecture: The Port Jervis, Monticello and Summitville Railroad -- John Taibi Moved to Saturday at 4:30! |
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Oct. 10 |
Lecture: Historical Geography – Sophia Hinshalwood |
"The Art of..." Lecture Series
This year we are also presenting a look at several different crafts not normally explored. Presented by mostly local artisans, Some speakers may have items available for sale after the talk. All The Art of... lectures will be on Sunday afternoons at 4:30, except where noted. Please call the museum for more details.
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May 20 |
The Art Of Late Night TV Comedy – Chris Regan, formerly of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” |
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June 10 |
The Art of -- TBA |
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July 22 |
The Art of Bee Keeping -- Charles Kinbar Starts at 3:30pm! |
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August 12 |
The Art of TBA |
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Sept. 9 |
The Art of Leather Working -- Milt May (tentative date) |
The public is invited to all the lectures. Admission is free for members of the Neversink Valley Area Museum.. Non-members will be asked to give a suggested donation to most lectures. Children under 10 always admitted free.