Preserving the history, legacy and future of the Borscht Belt
A historical marker system commemorating the famed era
Preserving the Past
Preserving the Past
Preserving the Past
The mission of The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project is to create, preserve and designate places important to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant history while considering the era’s impact on American Jewish life and the legacy of the Catskills.
Whether on or near sites of significant events, historic properties, or former hotel and bungalow
The mission of The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project is to create, preserve and designate places important to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant history while considering the era’s impact on American Jewish life and the legacy of the Catskills.
Whether on or near sites of significant events, historic properties, or former hotel and bungalow colony structures, this project identifies locations in Sullivan and Ulster Counties significant to the local, state, and national history and tell the unique stories of this famed piece of the American experience.
The Marker Project
Preserving the Past
Preserving the Past
As of our inception in 2022, there are no historical markers dedicated to the Borscht Belt era in either Sullivan or Ulster County.
This large-scale interpretive project will benefit the communities they are placed in by sparking interest in local history, be easily accessible to the public and educate citizens and visitors alike about
As of our inception in 2022, there are no historical markers dedicated to the Borscht Belt era in either Sullivan or Ulster County.
This large-scale interpretive project will benefit the communities they are placed in by sparking interest in local history, be easily accessible to the public and educate citizens and visitors alike about the events that have shaped our past.
Our goal is to create a comprehensive marker system and compendium self-guided audio driving tour (in digital and physical format) that traverses the region.
Our Sponsor
Preserving the Past
Our Sponsor
The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project is generously supported by The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, a non-profit, volunteer organization. The purpose of the Society is to identify and recognize sites of American Jewish Historical interest.
The Society sponsors and promotes programs of local and national historic i
The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project is generously supported by The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, a non-profit, volunteer organization. The purpose of the Society is to identify and recognize sites of American Jewish Historical interest.
The Society sponsors and promotes programs of local and national historic interest. Cooperating with local Historical Societies, Communities, Churches and Synagogues, the Society encourages dialogue and interactive recognition of the commonality of the American Experience.
PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS
Watch this space for upcoming events!
With each historical marker unveiling we will offer a range of public programs and events for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds designed to foster inquiry, promote dialogue, and inspire story-telling and historic awareness.
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May the Borscht be with you!
