ROCK HILL – The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project will continue its 2026 season with two public events celebrating the history of Rock Hill, Glen Wild and Western Sullivan County.

On Saturday, August 8, the project will dedicate its 18th historic marker at 12:00 p.m. outside Pizza the Rock in Rock Hill. The new marker explores the origins of the Borscht Belt in Rock Hill and Glen Wild, including the story of Gerson's, widely recognized as Sullivan County's first Jewish boarding house. Speakers include Sullivan County Historian John Conway, Assemblywoman Paula Kay, and Naomi Jaffe.

The day's festivities begin at the Rock Hill Farmers Market (10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.), featuring local vendors, live music by Teri Paris, a Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project pop-up, and limited-edition Borscht Belt-inspired refreshments created by Forage & Gather and Painters Hill Farm. Admission is free.

On Friday, September 4, the project heads to Lake Huntington for the dedication of its 19th historic marker at 5:00 p.m. The marker explores the interconnected resort history of Lake Huntington, Fosterdale, Kenoza Lake, and Callicoon, highlighting the diverse communities that helped shape Western Sullivan County's summer culture.

Special guest speaker Amy Goldbas, daughter of Green Acres Hotel owner Esterita “Cissie” Blumberg, will share memories of her family's historic resort. The evening continues with a 7:30 p.m. screening of Dirty Dancing at the Delaware Valley Opera's historic Nutshell Music Hall. Tickets are required for the film screening. Both marker dedications are free and open to the public. For event details and tickets, visit borschtbelthistoricalmarkerproject.org/events.