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Turn of the Century Days

Turn of the Century Days
 

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This event is funded by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation, the Eleanor Naylor Dana Charitable Trust and the Preserve America Grant Initiative, a program administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

 

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

Roxbury's "Turn of the Century Days" all throughout Labor Day weekend brings all the grace and charm of the 19th century Catskills roaring back to life. Among the many "agreeable pursuits of 1898" awaiting you and yours are the elegant horse-drawn surrey and hotel coach, old fashioned children's games, authentic victuals, hands-on crafts, and two full days of 19th century vintage base ball.

Step through the doorway into perfectly restored Main Street homes, from Victorian grande dames to humble farmhouses, with trained docents who will paint a portrait of Catskills mountain life 100 years ago. Children love to ride the train, roll a hoop, stitch a quilt, or watch woodsmen hew timbers while they enjoy ice cream, root beer floats and fresh fruit pie. Handsewn fashions from the 1860s to the 1900s will be on parade in a period Fashion Show and throughout the hamlet. Roving minstrels, craft workshops, silhouette artistry, brass marches and even those protesting suffragists create a living experience of Catskills history to enjoy.

Turn of the Century Days 2008