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Welcome to the MTHS website |
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The Mountain Top Historical Society is dedicated to discovering and preserving the unique and rich history of the Catskill High Peaks. The Society is a not-for-profit organization and maintains a Visitor and Art Trail Center and the Ulster and Delaware train depot (shown above) on its campus in Haines Falls. We are located on scenic Route 23A at the gateway to the Mountain Top and are easily accessible from Exit 20 or 21 of the New York State Thruway.
The Town of Hunter, home to MTHS, is designated a Preserve America Community.
Latest MTHS News
July 17 ~ The MTHS Board Reviews Draft CAP Reports on Campus Buildings and Archives.
July 17 ~ Two New Directors Named to MTHS Board.
July 9 ~ MTHS Goes to Summer School and Summer School Comes to Us.
June 23 ~ Mailing of Second Membership Renewal Reminder. If you haven't renewed yet ... |
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August 7 - Rip's Ledge A walk through Sleepy Hollow, past the site of the Rip Van Winkle House (below) and the ledges where Rip spent his 20-year slumber.
August 14 - To be determined by the interests of the participants. Starts at MTHS Campus, Haines Falls.
September 11 - Hudson River Ramble Hike Two Options in Legendary Kaaterskill Clove.
October 2 - Slide, Cornell and Wittenberg, a challenging hike in the central Catskills.
A walk through the woods with MTHS makes the past come alive for those who are adventurous and want to see and hear the story of America's first wilderness for themselves. All hikes are free and the public is invited. |
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July 31 - Garden Tour and Lecture, Onteora Park, Tannersville, NY.
Evening tour of private gardens designed by Harold Caparn, refreshments and a talk in the Onteora Club Library by landscape designer Kate Kerin and writer Oliver Chamberlain. Chamberlain's article about a Caparn garden (above) in Onteora Park is featured in the Summer 2010 issue of the Society's quarterly publication, The Hemlock. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and is co-sponsored by the Mountain Top Arboretum and the Onteora Library. Tickets $30. Space is limited. For reservations contact
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or 518-589-6657. |
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