The Catskill Chronicle

NARROWSBURG, NY (September 21, 2011) – Two special programs will take place at the Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg this weekend.

So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle of Minisink Ford will be presented on Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Peter Osborne, former Director of the Minisink Valley Historical Society and one of the authors of the 2010 book, “So Many Brave Men,” will deliver a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation which explores the history of the battle and the importance of it on the lives of the settlers who lived in the Delaware River valley during the Revolutionary War. The presentation includes a handout. Copies of the new book, autographed by the authors, will be available for sale.

On Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m., the museum will present Getting Started in Genealogy.

Gloria McCullough and Ann O’Hara of the Wayne County (PA) Historical Society will deliver their popular PowerPoint presentation, answer questions and provide handouts.

Seating for both events is limited. Advance registration is suggested. Call 845-252-6660.