What’s in a Name? The Meaning of Monticello
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, […]
Fallen Officer Dollard Remembered 100 Years Later by Monticello Police and Town Historian
by Town Historian Al Dumas
One of the most infamous crimes in Monticello, the Town Of Thompson, and Sullivan County history took place 100 years ago on September 6, 1923 at 3:00 am as […]
Sports Legends in the Sullivan Catskills: From Boxing to Basketball
by Town Historian Al Dumas
In the heyday of the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s, the Catskills area experienced some of the grand highlights of the sports world like nothing before or since. The […]
The Zip Code Turns 60! How Thompson Zip Codes Came to Be
by Town Historian Al Dumas
On Monday, July 1st, 1963, the United States Post Office officially introduced the Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP) code. The goal was that the new ZIP code system would result in more […]
The Powerful History of the Juneteenth Holiday and How to Celebrate in Thompson
Updated on June 11th by Town Historian Al Dumas
Juneteenth is coming up on Wednesday, June 19th. Wondering why we celebrate Juneteenth on this date? I’ll share the history behind this important holiday…But first, I wanted […]
Sharing the Life and Legacy of Lieutenant John Crawford
by Town of Thompson Historian Al Dumas
As Memorial Day approaches, I’d like to honor a brave local member of the United States Navy who gave his life in the line of duty. You may recognize […]
Former Thompson Town Historian Al Wolkhoff Honored; Local History Celebrated
On July 24th, 2022, history buffs gathered for a presentation given by Gordon MacAdam. Gordon updated attendees on the final stages of two exciting history projects: the Town of Thompson One Room Schoolhouse Project and […]