MEL BROOKS
In 2025, the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project continued its mission to honor and preserve the legacy of the Catskills’ Borscht Belt era through a series of historic marker dedications and public events. This year welcomed the installation of five new markersin Ellenville, Greenfield Park/Ulster Heights, Loch Sheldrake, Woodbourne, Parksville, and Livingston Manor.
Each dedication celebrated the vibrant cultural legacy of the Borscht Belt through free public programming that included illustrated talks, film screenings, architectural tours, live music, a nighttime projection slideshow, and community-wide receptions. Together, these events highlighted the unique history of each town while engaging residents and visitors in preserving, honoring, and sharing the region’s rich heritage.
The marker trail now includes 15 historic markers across Sullivan and Ulster Counties and remains on track to reach more than 20 by 2027.
Keep an eye out for five dedications in 2026!
Ellenville, NY
Historic Marker Dedication and "Borscht Belt Reborn: Art, History and the Ellenville Legacy!"
Our 10th historic marker dedication will...
Ellenville, NY
Greenfield Park, NY
A Stroll Through History: Borscht Belt Hotel Tour and Historic Marker Dedication
Join us for the dedication of our 11th historic marker, cel...
Greenfield Park, NY
Loch Sheldrake, NY
A Walk on the Moon: Film Screening in the Iconic Fan-Fare Nightclub!
Join us for the dedication of our 12th historic marker, honoring Loch S...
Loch Sheldrake, NY
Woodbourne, NY
Join us as we unveil our 13th historic marker, celebrating the rich legacy of Woodbourne!
This marker celebrates the region’s farming roots, ...
Woodbourne, NY
Parksville, NY
Sunday, October 5 – Parksville Marker Dedication & “Meet Me in Parksville!”
2:00 PM: Dedication Ceremony
3:00 – 4:30 PM: “Meet Me in Parksvi...
Parksville, NY
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2:00 pm Gazebo Park 3562 State Rte 55 Kauneonga Lake, NY
BACK TO THE GARDEN WITH THE BORSCHT BELT
Our 8th historic marker dedication at the Kauneonga Lake Gazebo takes place on Saturday, August 17 ...
2:00 pm Gazebo Park 3562 State Rte 55 Kauneonga Lake, NY
HISTORIC WOODRIDGE
Our 9th historic marker dedication with a live DJ set from Outlier Inn, kosher pastries & conversation.
Speakers include ...
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A HAPPENING. IN HURLEYVILLE!
We’re excited to welcome you to our 7th historic marker dedication - A HAPPENING IN HURLEYVILLE!
The “happenin...
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Alder Hotel, Resorts World Catskills
COCKTAILS IN THE CATSKILLS!
Our 6th historic marker dedication will take place at the Alder Hotel at Resorts World Catskills and will honor ...
Alder Hotel, Resorts World Catskills
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