Catskill History

Welcome to the Online Guide to the Catskill Mountains

The Delaware County Historical Association was founded in 1945 to preserve and present the rich history of Delaware County. In the early 1960s, the Association purchased property, originally settled by Gideon Frisbee. Today, DCHA has over 600 members and

Promoting the study of the life and works of James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) Encouraging the enjoyment of his 32 novels, and appreciation of his ideas Providing useful information to students, scholars, and readers

John Burroughs occupies a permanent place in American literature. Though he was a leading literary critic in his day, he was a pioneer in the new school of nature writing and the most popular writer of his period in the field he made his own.

National and global events all happened somewhere, and historical markers mark the place where Frontiersman, Soldier, Writer, Astronaut many occurred.

Each year we raise funds to keep the Museum in operation and retain our matching grants.The Museum activities for the community are entirely funded by membership fees, gifts, admission fees and volunteer efforts.