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Join us for the dedication of our 18th Borscht Belt Historical Marker exploring the origins of the Borscht Belt in Rock Hill and Glen Wild. Before the dedication, explore the Rock Hill Farmers Market, featuring local farmers and artisans, a Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project pop-up, limited-edition Borscht Belt–inspired refreshments by Forage & Gather and […]
Join the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project on Saturday, July 11 as they unveil their 17th historic marker in Roscoe! Known as Trout Town USA, Roscoe has long served as a gateway to the Catskills. Once celebrated in the O&W Railway Vacation Guide for scenery likened to the Swiss Alps, Roscoe was also a stop on the famed Kodak Trail, a network of scenic destinations promoted […]
Join the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project for a special addition to their Ferndale historic marker dedication on Sunday, June 28! Before the ceremony, visitors will have a rare opportunity to tour the Shelburne Theater from 3:00–4:00 PM!
One of Ferndale’s last surviving Borscht Belt-era landmarks, the Shelburne Theater (also known as the Shelburne Playhouse) stands on the former site of the Shelburne Hotel and is not regularly open to the public.
Explore the building, take photographs and experience a rare piece of Catskills history. Light refreshments will be provided and donations to support preservation efforts are welcome, but not required.
Free to attend. Please RSVP at the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shelburne-theater-open-house-tickets-1992050518726
Join photographers Isaac Jeffreys and Marisa Scheinfeld for a powerful visual journey into Livingston Manor’s Borscht Belt past. Through rarely seen photographs, artifacts, and archival footage, this illustrated lecture explores the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped Catskills culture and its enduring influence. The duo will also offer a sneak peek at upcoming works […]
Join the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project for its 14th historic marker dedication! Celebrate Parksville’s Borscht Belt history with an afternoon of art, music, film, and food at New Memories/Conflux Gallery Art Collective and Double Up – a converted double-decker bus eatery! Schedule of Events: 2:00 PM – Marker Dedication CeremonyJoin us at the intersection […]
Join the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project for its 15th historic marker dedication! Celebrate the dedication of the Marker Project’s 15th historic marker, saluting Livingston Manor’s pioneering and youthful spirit. This special day will be filled with history, photography, and film, including rarely seen archival materials. As part of the celebration, join us at Catskill […]
Borscht Belt Nights: A Celebration in Woodbourne —-In-person Marker Dedication & Virtual Premiere
Join the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project as we unveil our 13th historic marker, celebrating the legacy of Woodbourne!
This dedication honors Woodbourne’s unique place in Borscht Belt history—including its farming roots, role as a hub for kuchaleins (“cook alone” in Yiddish), pioneering women hoteliers, and the vibrant arts and Bohemian culture that defined the area.
⭐ In-Person Dedication Ceremony ⭐
Saturday, August 23
9:00 PM
437 Main Street, Woodbourne, NY
Free and open to all
Due to limited space (the marker is installed on the sidewalk), the dedication ceremony will be a small in-person gathering with a virtual component to follow.
As Woodbourne is predominantly Orthodox Jewish, most businesses reopen after Shabbat ends around 9 PM — from coffee and dessert shops to restaurants and cocktail bars.
Attendees are encouraged to stick around and join us for a festive nighttime celebration, featuring a special night projection slideshow illuminating Woodbourne’s storied past onto its present-day streets.
⭐ Virtual Premiere ⭐
Sunday, August 24
Watch the pre-recorded dedication online, featuring:
Our team and descendants of local hotels such as Chesters’ and Jacoby’s.
⭐ EVENT AGENDA: ⭐
August 23, 9 PM: In-person dedication in Woodbourne. Stick around for a slideshow projection and to peruse the food offerings in town!
August 24: Virtual premiere goes live on social media.
On Thursday, July 17, the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project will host the 12th dedication in their Historic Marker Series, honoring Brown’s Hotel and other iconic resorts of Loch Sheldrake. These beloved destinations were far more than vacation spots—they were cultural epicenters that welcomed legends like Jerry Lewis, Sid Caesar, Joan Rivers, Totie Fields, Liberace, and Jackie Mason. This latest marker also highlights the […]
Our 9th historic marker dedication takes place in Woodridge on Sunday, August 25at 2:00 pm with live music from our friends at Outlier Inn, kosher pastries & conversation. Speakers include Phil Brown of the Catskills Institute, Activist and writer Allen Youngand descendants from hotels such as the Vegetarian Hotel, Avon Lodge, Sunny Oaks and Grine […]
Our 8th historic marker dedication takes place in Bethel this Saturday, August 17 at 2:00 pm — on the 55th anniversary weekend of Woodstock! Find us lakeside at Kauneonga Lake’s Gazebo Park with a groovy 1960s & 70s musical backdrop. Dedication Speakers include photographer Elliott Landy, the official photographer of Woodstock and one of the […]
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Sun, 11am-4pm
Office Hours: Tu-Sat, 10am-6pm
P.O. Box 170
37 Main Street
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
(845) 252-7576
DVAA’s programs are made possible with support of our members; 2025 Business Sponsors; the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; the Sullivan County Legislature, and individuals like you!
We look forward to a vibrant and busy new year.
As the cultural home for arts in the Sullivan Catskills, we are grateful for your involvement and support. We couldn’t do it without you, literally.
