by Town Historian Al Dumas
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Junior is so important to American culture, that we have a national holiday to honor this iconic civil rights champion. But how well do you know “MLK”? […]
by Town Historian Al Dumas
As I was walking in Monticello the other afternoon, I wondered how John Patterson Jones felt over two centuries ago, when he put the final nail in the first house built […]
by Town Historian Al Dumas
As a historian, memorabilia interests me – especially when it’s memorabilia from right here in Sullivan County! A friend of mine shared this “time capsule” with me, with most items dating […]
by Town Historian Al Dumas
As Independence Day approaches, I wanted to share some interesting history about the founding and growth of Thompson as it relates to the Revolutionary War and the construction of a large […]
By Thompson Historian Al Dumas
As a lifelong resident of Thompson, I have grown up enjoying our public open spaces and parks – alongside thousands of other residents and visitors, even including former President Jimmy Carter. […]
Written by Town Historian Al Dumas
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting an exceptional woman and celebrated judge: The Honorable Judith Ann Smith Kaye, born on August 4th, 1938 in Monticello, New York. […]
by Town Historian Al Dumas
He could tell you what President Barack Obama liked for a snack. He could share which pillow President George W. Bush preferred on overnight trips. He could even tell you who […]
by Town Historian Al Dumas
Last month, I shared the origins of Monticello’s name. Now, I’m highlighting the history of how counties in New York were named…
When New York State was in its infancy in […]
by Town Historian Al Dumas
Just as parents are faced with the task of naming their child, so were the founders of towns and villages across America centuries ago. And like parents, […]
