Thursday, January 12 ~ Film Series @ the Cannon Free Library ~ 6pm
Dairy Farms of Andes
The Delaware County Historical Association, in collaboration with the Cannon Free Library in Delhi, will show a series of local films focusing on our region's rich history on the second Thursday evening of each month. This film, Dairy Farms of Andes, by staff and students at Andes Central School documents the few remaining farms in Andes, once a prime center of dairy farming. The farmers of Andes are happy to show the world their own world of cows and kids, of tractors and corn, of triumphs and breakdowns. Their world represents a vibrant way of life that is rapidly disappearing and this documentary, although only a small snapshot of their everyday life, shows it to be a way of life that is worth preserving. Admission to this and the other films to be shown is free. Donations gratefully accepted!

February

Thursday, February 9 ~ Film Series @ the Cannon Free Library ~ 6pm
Double Feature: Trifles AND 400 - 4-Cylinder 400
Trifles is a short film based on the story, A Jury of Her Peers, by Susan Glaspell. The film was mostly filmed inside the Gideon Frisbee House in Delhi. The story is seen as an example of early feminist literature because two female characters are able to solve a mystery that the male characters cannot, aided by their knowledge of women's psychology. Glaspell originally wrote the story as a one-act play entitled Trifles for the Provincetown Players in 1916.
4-Cylinder 400 is an outstanding documentary short about the Annual Barnyard Car Race (AKA the 4-Cylinder 400) that took place in Bovina Center. The documentary features the 5th annual installment of the event and the characters that attend and participate in the competition. There's lots of beer, swearing, mud and, of course, cheap, crappy cars. The rules to the race are basic: no participating car can cost more than $300, only 4-cylinder engines are allowed (no turbo charge), and hitting a competitor's driver-side door is off limits. Free Admission. Donations gratefully accepted!

Friday, February 17 ~ Exhibit Opening, Wine & Cheese Reception ~ 4pm
WOW: The Weird, The Odd and The Wonderful: Historic Objects and Curios from the Museum
Visit DCHA to view some of the hidden treasures and curiosities from the museum collections. This eclectic exhibit highlights topics such as law enforcement, sports, household items, medicine, death, animals and the fire department. Items on display will include: a 1950s Electro cardiogram, a stuffed albino woodchuck, a sheriff's billy club, a 1880s jeweler's lathe, a coffin, and a 1755 fire pump. On display until May 11th. Free admission.

Saturday, February 18 & 25 ~ Knitting & Crocheting Workshop ~ 10am - 1pm
Adults and children alike are encouraged to come learn to knit or crochet or refresh their rusty knitting or crocheting skills. Class will be taught by patient, experienced knitters and crocheters. Participants must sign up for both classes. Registration required by February 14th . Total cost is $35.00 per person.

March

Thursday, March 8 ~ Film Series @ the Cannon Free Library ~ 6pm
Indian Summer: The Cannonsville Story
Norm Studer's film about the construction of the Cannonsville Dam along the west branch of the Delaware River. Pete Seeger and Mike Seeger composed and performed the music for the soundtrack to Indian Summer, singing and playing fiddle, five-string banjo, guitar, twelve-string guitar, chalil (bamboo flute), harmonica, pump organ and drum. Free Admission. Donations gratefully accepted!

Saturday, March 31 ~ Introduction to Basketry ~ 12pm - 4pm
The "New England Tote Basket," also known as a "shopper" basket is a great project for the beginner weaver. Materials used are natural and dyed rattan and shaker tape. This class will introduce the under over technique of basic basket weaving. A brief history of basketry and examples of other techniques will also be discussed. Class taught by master basket weaver, Martha Bremer. Registration required by March 21st. Cost $55.00 per person, includes $30 materials fee. (607) 746-3849

April

Thursday, April 12 ~ Film Series @ the Cannon Free Library ~ 6pm
Shavertown: A Reservoir of Memories
This hour-long film, created by staff and students at Andes Central School, documents one of four lost villages that now sit beneath the waters of the Pepacton Reservoir. The film features portions of interviews with fifteen people who were there - former residents of Shavertown. Free Admission. Donations gratefully accepted!

Saturday, April 21 ~ Volunteer Brunch ~ 10am - 12pm
Please join us at the museum for brunch and let us thank you for your invaluable help. We welcome all volunteers. We also invite new and former volunteers to attend and learn about volunteer opportunities at DCHA. Free Admission.

Saturday, April 28 ~ Weaving Cuff Bracelets Workshop ~ 10am - 3pm
Adults and children (10 or older) alike are encouraged to come learn the basics of weaving, by weaving a cuff bracelet. More information will be posted as soon as it is avaiable. Class taught by Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes. Registration required by April 16th. Cost $50.00 per person, includes $30 materials fee. Bring your own lunch.

May

Saturday, May 5 ~ Volunteer Work Day ~ 10am - 3pm
Join us in readying the site for our summer season. Chores will include sprucing up the grounds and cleaning the Frisbee House, the church and other buildings. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and gardening tools. Refreshments and lunch provided.

Thursday, May 10 ~ Film Series @ the Cannon Free Library ~ 6pm
Film to be announced.

Saturday, May 26 ~ DCHA Summer Season Opening.
Come tour our exhibits and historic buildings including the 1797 Gideon Frisbee House. Exhibit galleries and historic buildings open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am to 4pm.

June

Wednesday, June 6 & Friday June 8 ~ Produce, Preserve & Play ~ 10am - 1pm
Fourth-grade hands-on history immersion days at DCHA.

Saturday, June 30 ~ Guitar Concert @ the Church at Fitch's Bridge ~ 2pm
Classically trained musician Stephanie Zito will play popular American Traditional, Irish, Folk and Ballads on the guitar in the Christian Church at Fitch's Bridge. Free admission, donations appreciated. This program is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Delaware County by the Roxbury Arts Group, Inc.

July

Saturday, July 28 ~ Enchanted Evening at the Gideon Frisbee House ~ 6pm - 9pm
A casually elegant evening of spirited socializing beneath the stars. Featuring an extensive appetizer buffet from 6 - 7:30pm and a decadent desert buffet from 7:30 - 9pm. Live music. Current Members Free. (We requested non-members become members of DCHA in lieu of admission.)

August

September

October

Saturday, October 6 ~ Delaware County Historic Homes & Buildings Tour featuring the Village of Walton ~ 10am to 3pm
Join the Delaware County Historical Association along with the Walton Historical Society for a fall tour of numerous historic homes and buildings in Walton.

Sunday, October 7 ~ Museum Site Closes for Season
Last day to tour the historic 1797 Gideon Frisbee House and other buildings. The exhibit galleries, gift/bookshop and library remain open year round. Galleries and gift/bookshop hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm. Library hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 3 pm.

November

December

***Holiday Shopping at DCHA.***
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm. DCHA’s shop features its usual extensive offering of books on local history and, numerous locally produced craft items, including blown glass ornaments, and knitted items.

Date TBA ~ Holiday for the Heart ~ 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society will hold a Fundraising Christmas Tree Decorating event at DCHA - "Holiday for the Heart." Come see all the decorated trees and take a chance to win one. You can also relax and listen to some live entertainment on that day. Admission is $5 a person, which includes a raffle ticket. Trees will be decorated the weekend of November 26-27 and will be on display at the museum through the week. For more information, and if you would like to decorate a tree please contact the Humane Society at (607) 746-3080 or e-mail info@heartofthecatskills.org You can also visit the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society website at: http://www.heartofthecatskills.org

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For more information on the above events please contact the Delaware County Historical Association at (607) 746-3849 or e-mail us at dcha@delhi.net
DCHA is located on Rt. 10, 3 miles northeast of Delhi, NY.