NEWS
FLASH: The Cochecton Preservation Society was presented with the annual President’s Award from The Delaware Company for outstanding contributions to the field of local history over a period of years. The President of the Delaware Company, John Conway presented the award at 12 noon on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Fort Delaware. CPS President Keith Krauss accepted the award with Larry Richardson (Treasurer) and member Brenda Farmiloe. Peggy Richardson was on the sideline taking pictures. See “Gallery continues” for picture. We heartily thank the Delaware Company for this recognition.
Our annual Coffee, Tea and History was held on Sunday September 22, at the Erie Train Station. This year’s subject was Sir William Johnson, one of the most Powerful and Romantic figures in early American History. An Irish immigrant who became very wealthy and influential with the Six Nations Indians. Frank Salvati gave a “you could hear a pin drop” presentation. Mr. Salvati gives presentations on numerous subjects throughout the area. If you have the opportunity to hear one, you won’t be disappointed.
The Spring meeting will be in March at the Presbyterian Church in Lake Huntington due to the cold. If there is interest a zoom can be made available-see “Meetings” below.
Our January 2025 Raffle game tickets are on sale now. We are very pleased with the number of people who are joining our membership. Dues are $15.00 per person annually.
Important to remember that each ticket provides three chances to win each day for the entire month the Game is run. The number plays off the NYS Evening Lotto drawing. *If you would like to know if you have won you can go to www.lotteryusa.com. Scroll down to New York State and the Evening number drawn will be listed. * Winning checks are typically written at the end of each week. If you have not participated before and would like to support our mission and be part of the game, write, email or call us to be added to our mailing list. (845) 932-8104. If you would like additional tickets for friends or family, please let us know by phone or email: cps12726@gmail.com.. Note that we have added a “Donation” page to our website. You may use PayPal or an approved credit card.
If you are not on our mailing list for raffles and would like to be, please call 845-932-8104 or email us at cps12726@gmail.com. We are excited to say that a large number of “new” people have elected to become members. Several of these people live outside of the area. Even if you cannot attend regular meetings but would like to support our efforts beyond the raffle tickets, membership is only $ 15.00 per year. You can join from this website. We will keep you posted about our plans for the season. Discussions about a theme for our annual Coffee, Tea and History are ongoing. Watch this space.
FLASH: we now have a new batch of different colored souvenir train station tee shirts. The image remains the same but a limited quantity of shirts in gray, red or safety yellow are available. If you would like to order one, the cost is $15.00 for s-m-lg and xl , $18.00 for 2xl. If you request shipping, please add $6.00 for, postage.
Historically it was suggested that the Station building(barn) had been constructed in the early 1850’s. We have now been shown a postcard that shows the building in place and operating as an Erie Railroad Station date noted as 1851. And since the structure was reported as first being a barn in a different location in town closer to the Delaware River, it would seem that it must have been constructed sometime in the 1840’s. If anyone finds a picture with the barn in its original location, we would greatly like to have it.
As noted earlier, we have a limited number of Cochecton Papers I and II reprinted and are for sale for $20.00 each. If you would like one mailed, please add $5.00. We also still have some “All Aboard” CD’s and yes tapes available. CD’s are $10.00 + $7.00 shipping. Music performed by Mickey Barnett.
>We also have available for sale a photo book, “Reflections” of beautiful pictures taken by the Late Mary Ann White of scenes from the area along with her reflections noted. These books can be purchased for $10.00 each and as with the Cochecton Papers, if you would like it mailed please included $5.00 for shipping. A picture of the cover can be seen in our Gallery section of this site.
MEETINGS: Our monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month usually at the Erie Station at 7:00 p.m. unless weather requires a relocation. If requested, the meeting will be in two parts to accommodate zoom participants. The first part will last about 40 minutes and at 8:00 we will commence a second zoom to finish out the meeting. Members, please check your email for the sign-in details. Members in person will have light refreshments following the meeting.
Discussion about a Cochecton Papers III is ongoing. If you have any history related to Cochecton that might be of interest in the next book, please contact Peggy.
Please stay safe. Contact us through our email: cps12726@gmail.com or call 845-932-8104.
Please keep Cochecton Clean!
Remember you can now pay for membership and buy books and shirts online.