LIVINGSTON MANOR

2:00 PM: Dedication Ceremony
3:30 PM: Illustrated talk: “Wish You Were Here: racing the Resort Era in Livingston Manor” at Catskill Art Space 

5:00: After party at Sunshine Colony

Celebrate the dedication of the Marker Project’s 15th historic marker, saluting Livingston Manor’s pioneering and youthful spirit. This marker celebrates the Manor’s role during the Borscht Belt’s Golden Age (1940–1965), when it hosted around 41 hotels and 12 bungalow colonies. 

With the Catskills known for its family-friendly resorts, Livingston Manor featured unique destinations such as White Roe, a lakeside camp-style resort for young guests, and the Waldemere, a mid-century retreat catering to singles and couples. 

The marker also highlights the tradition of “tummlers,” entertainers who kept guests engaged with notable names such as Danny Kaye, Mel Brooks, and Lenny Bruce starting out in the region as tummlers. Livingston Manor’s legacy includes over 41 hotels such as Edgemont Inn, Chan-Al (now the Arnold House), Menges Lakeside, Switko’s, Trojan Lake Lodge and 12 bungalow colonies. 

3:30 PM at Catskill Art Space (48 Main Street) “Wish You Were Here: Tracing the Resort Era in Livingston Manor" 

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 from their forthcoming publications.

More information here. 

5:00 PM - TBD: Afterparty at Sunshine Colony  (47 Main Street)

Wrap up the day at Sunshine Colony, a cozy bar featuring natural wine, craft beer, and laid-back outdoor vibes. Come mingle, raise a glass, and keep the conversation going. Stay for a special screening of Dirty Dancing! 

These events are free and open to the public.

*  This project is made possible with funds from the Sullivan County Arts and Heritage Grant, a regrant program of the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.