The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown will present an illustrated talk about the village of Margaretville at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at the Middletown History Center, 778 Cemetery Road in Margaretville.
According to a news release, the program will cover the impact of railroads, wars, floods and technological progress on businesses, schools, hospitals, civic groups and families.
Introducing the talk will be Orson Allaben, the village’s first postmaster and most ardent promoter. Portrayed by John Bernhardt, Allaben will reflect on the people and flavor of the community during his lifetime, 1808 to 1891.
Iris Mead, a village trustee and member of the HSM Board, and Diane Galusha, president of HSM will present an “illuminating walk through village history,” the release stated. The village of Margaretville will mark the 150th anniversary of its incorporation this year.
Admission to the program is by donation.
A birthday block party will continue the celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26 on Main Street, the release stated.
The street will be partially closed, music will be provided by Sue’s Garage, vintage cars will be on display, food will be available for purchase, and there will be children’s activities, sidewalk sales and raffles. A community portrait will be taken at 4 p.m.
The event concludes with a 7:30 p.m. concert at the Methodist Church by vocalist Gina Hanzlik, who will present “Margaretville Memoir: 150 years of Music in the Mountains.”
The village’s scavenger hunt continues until the block party on July 26, the release stated. Hunters will try to find locations using 16 detail images — photos taken by Todd Pfleger. Participants who complete the answer sheet and mail it to HSM before July 20, or bring it to the July 26 birthday block party celebrating Margaretville’s 150th anniversary, will be eligible for a prize.
Entries may be picked up at the Fairview Public Library on Walnut Street and the Village Office on Main Street, or at mtownhistory.org.
For updates on the Sesquicentennial, visit villageofmargaretville.com or mtownhistory.org.