The Catskill Chronicle

HURLEYVILLE, NY (July 31, 2013) – A collection of antique travel souvenirs  of the Catskill Mountains is on display this summer in a new exhibit at the Sullivan County History Museum.

The collection, created by Sullivan County native Ginny Brown Davis, focuses on souvenirs associated with several communities located in the western part of Sullivan County, NY.

Featuring postcards, chinaware, decorative items, and other small tchotchkes, the exhibit contains many examples of the large variety of items that tourists  could acquire to remember their visit to the Catskill Mountains, which was a popular vacation destination of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The exhibit includes Ms. Davis’ written analysis of the souvenir items featured in this display with a special focus on the regional attributes that were featured in these souvenirs. The exhibit will be on display through Labor Day.

The Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The Sullivan County Historical Society and Sullivan County Museum is located at 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY. For additional information, call 845-434-8044 or visit http://www.sullivancountyhistory.org.