Middletown History Center is open October 3 and 4 bakers sought

MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown History Center, 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville welcomes visitors Friday, Oct. 3 from 10 to 2, and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1 to 3. Sit by the pond, bring lunch to enjoy at the picnic table, view an exhibit on the work of two local folk artists, and check out the genealogical and historical documents in the Nicholas J. Juried Archives. 

Basket maker Karl Amor (1906-1992) and metal sculptor Joseph Schoell (1907-1993) are highlighted in the season’s exhibit. Some of Amor’s baskets will be offered in a special sale at the upcoming All Things Pumpkin event on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. 

The event will include a Pumpkin Bake-off. Prizes will be awarded for the best pumpkin cookies and pumpkin bread. For more information, call 845-586-4689.

The History Center’s hall is available for event rental. Stop by to check it out. You can also find out about volunteer opportunities with the Historical Society of the Town of Middletown. FMI: Mtownhistory.org; 845-586-2400.