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"I love looking at these plaques and am thrilled so many people still care about the Borscht Belt!"


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2026 historic marker dedications!

2026 historic marker dedications

06/28/2026

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: FERNDALE

4pm

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7pm

Ferndale

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06/28/2026

SUNDAY, JUNE 28: FERNDALE

4:00 PM: Dedication Ceremony, Maurice Gerry’s, 9 Ferndale Road 


5:00 – 7:00 PM: “Find Me in Ferndale!” at Ottos, 2514 NY-52, Liberty 


We kick...

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4pm

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7pm

Ferndale

7/11/2026

SATURDAY, JULY 11: ROSCOE     

4pm

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6:30pm

Roscoe

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7/11/2026

SATURDAY, JULY 11: ROSCOE     

4:00 PM: Dedication Ceremony, Roscoe O&W Museum, 7 Railroad Avenue

5:00 – 6:30 PM: Illustrated Talk “Greetings from Roscoe” at Roscoe Colle...

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4pm

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6:30pm

Roscoe

8/8/2026

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8: ROCK HILL & GLEN WILD

10 am

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1 pm

Rock Hill

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8/8/2026

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8: ROCK HILL & GLEN WILD

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Rock Hill Farmers Market, 61 Glen Wild Road 


12:00 PM: Dedication outside Pizza the Rock, 345 Rock Hill Drive 


We celebra...

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10 am

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1 pm

Rock Hill

10/18/2026

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18: WURTSBORO, SPRING GLEN & HIGHVIEW

2pm

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4:30pm

Wurtsboro

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10/18/2026

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18: WURTSBORO, SPRING GLEN & HIGHVIEW

2:00 PM: Dedication Ceremony, Mamakating Historical Society, 136 Summitville Road, Wurtsboro 


3:00 – 4:30 PM: Historical lecture by Alex Pri...

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2pm

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4:30pm

Wurtsboro

With 15 locations now on the Borscht Belt Historical Marker trail there are more ways than ever to explore the stories of this iconic region!  


We’re thrilled to share that five new Borscht Belt Historical Markers are coming this year bringing our trail to twenty! 


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2025 historic marker dedications!

    05/24/2025

    Ellenville

    3:00 pm

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    5:30 pm

    Ellenville, NY

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    05/24/2025

    Ellenville

    Historic Marker Dedication and "Borscht Belt Reborn: Art, History and the Ellenville Legacy!"      


     Our 10th historic marker dedication will...

    Event Details

    3:00 pm

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    5:30 pm

    Ellenville, NY

    05/25/25

    Greenfield Park

    3 pm

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    5 pm

    Greenfield Park, NY

    Event Details

    05/25/25

    Greenfield Park

    A Stroll Through History: Borscht Belt Hotel Tour and Historic Marker Dedication 


    Join us for the dedication of our 11th historic marker, cel...

    Event Details

    3 pm

    -

    5 pm

    Greenfield Park, NY

    07/17/25

    Loch Sheldrake

    6 pm

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    9:30 pm

    Loch Sheldrake, NY

    Event Details

    07/17/25

    Loch Sheldrake

    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...

    Event Details

    6 pm

    -

    9:30 pm

    Loch Sheldrake, NY

    08/23/25

    Woodbourne: Borscht Belt Nights

    9 pm

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    10pm

    Woodbourne, NY

    Event Details

    08/23/25

    Woodbourne: Borscht Belt Nights

    Join us as we unveil our 13th historic marker, celebrating the rich legacy of Woodbourne!


    This marker celebrates the region’s farming roots, ...

    Event Details

    9 pm

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    10pm

    Woodbourne, NY

    10/5/25

    Parksville

    2 pm

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    4 pm

    Parksville, NY

    Event Details

    10/5/25

    Parksville

    Sunday, October 5 – Parksville Marker Dedication & “Meet Me in Parksville!” 


    2:00 PM: Dedication Ceremony
    3:00 – 4:30 PM: “Meet Me in Parksvi...

    Event Details

    2 pm

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    4 pm

    Parksville, NY

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    2024 historic marker dedications

      August 17, 2024

      Bethel, NY

      2:00 pm Gazebo Park 3562 State Rte 55 Kauneonga Lake, NY

      Event Details

      August 17, 2024

      Bethel, 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 ...

      Event Details

      2:00 pm Gazebo Park 3562 State Rte 55 Kauneonga Lake, NY

      August 25 2024

      Woodridge, NY

      2:00 pm

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      August 25 2024

      Woodridge, NY

      HISTORIC WOODRIDGE


      Our 9th historic marker dedication with a live DJ set from Outlier Inn, kosher pastries & conversation. 


       Speakers include ...

      Event Details

      2:00 pm

      PAST EVENTS

      PAST EVENTS

      July 21, 2024

      Hurleyville, NY

      1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

      Event Details

      July 21, 2024

      Hurleyville, NY

      A HAPPENING. IN HURLEYVILLE!  


      We’re excited to welcome you to our 7th historic marker dedication - A HAPPENING IN HURLEYVILLE! 


      The “happenin...

      Event Details

      1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

      June 13, 2024

      Kiamesha Lake, NY

      6:30 PM

      Alder Hotel, Resorts World Catskills

      Event Details

      June 13, 2024

      Kiamesha Lake, NY

      COCKTAILS IN THE CATSKILLS!


       Our 6th historic marker dedication will take place at the Alder Hotel at Resorts World Catskills and will honor ...

      Event Details

      6:30 PM

      Alder Hotel, Resorts World Catskills

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      2023 Historic Marker dedications


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