Saturday May 12^th, 12 -7 pm Spring Fling, our opening event of the season! U & D Railroad Station, MTHS campus. Hike, Puppet Show, Lecture, Food and Fun – come for one event or stay all day.Hike to Rip’s Retreat; site the 1950’s attraction on the shores of North Lake. Meet at MTHS Campus at noon. Followed at 4 pm by a reenactment of the Rip’s Retreat Puppet Show at MTHS’s historic Train Station. 5pm Dinner and 6pm talk by Cubby Chapman, former employee of Rip’s Retreat. A fun day for all ages!! Dinner $ 15 per person, reservations required. Call 589-6657, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Friday May 18^th 7:30 pm “ Sweet Violets”, a film by Tobey Carey. The surprising story of Rhinebeck, NY, the “Violet Capital of the World”. At the turn of the 20^th Century, Violets were the preferred flowers for corsages, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Mr. Carey’s documentary follows the path of these wonderful flowers through Dutchess County history, 40 minutes. Screening with reception following at U & D Railroad Station, MTHS Campus. Suggested donation $ 3.

Saturday June 2^nd 10 am – 5pm “ National Trails Day”, join us for a hike at 10am to South Mountain followed by a lecture/book signing at 3:30pm in our U&D Train Station by Alan Via. Mr. Via is the author of the newly published “The Catskill 67” A Hiker’s Guide to the 100 Highest Peaks Under 3500’, a beautifully illustrated guide. Mr. Via has led hikes for the ADK , the 3500 Club and Taconic Hiking Club for the past 35 years. Reception following. Suggested donation $ 3.

Friday June 22^nd 7:30 pm – “Lighting Through the Ages”. Historian Paul Misko presents a demonstration of various examples of lighting: from ancient oil lamps, to whale oil lamps, up to early flashlights. Join us for this illuminating event at our U & D Train Station, MHTS Campus. Reception following. Suggested donation $ 3.

Friday July 13^th 7:30pm. “Ulster County, the Architectural History and Guide”. William Rhoads, Professor Emeritus of SUNY New Paltz will present a lecture of the historic buildings of Ulster County from John Burroughs’ simple cabin Slabsides to Gilded Age Hudson River Mansions. Join us for an engaging presentation of three centuries of Hudson Valley history. Book signing/reception follows. Suggested donation $ 3.

Saturday July 21^st 1-6pm “Hotel Kaaterskill”. Hike to the Kaaterskill Hotel site followed by a slide presentation by Bob Gildersleeve at our historic U & D Train Station. Light dinner and dessert. RSVP dinner reservations $ 10, call 589-6657 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Friday August 24^th 5 – 7pm “Meet Me At The Depot” U & D Train Station, MTHS Campus. Cocktails, food and entertainment celebrating our 38^th year! $ 40 per person, Reservations required, call 589-6657 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday August 25^th 11am-5pm “Archives Day” at our Visitor’s Center, MTHS Campus. You’re invited to enjoy the day exploring the exhibits and working archives of the Mountain Top Historical Society. Listen to the music of John Quinn, or a talk/book signing by Windham Historian Roy Davis. Food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

Friday September 21^st 7:30pm “Where did the Tracks Go in the Catskills” U & D Railroad Station, MTHS Campus. Dr. Michael Kudish, retired Professor from Paul Smith’s College and author of several railroading books will present a slide show and lecture on the Catskill Railroads. Reception following. Suggested donation $ 3.

Saturday October 13^th 9am -7pm “Harvest Festival” Join us for the closing event of our season at the U & D Railroad Station, MTHS Campus! Hike to Poet’s Ledge followed by at 5pm by a presentation of their new book “Hudson Valley, Gift of the Ice Age” by Profs. Robert and Johanna Titus, and a dinner of seasonal treats at 6pm. Come for one event or all. Dinner $ 15, reservations required RSVP 589-6657, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .