Grahamsville — A closing reception for the exhibition The Ever Evolving Art of Quilting, which tells the story of quilts and quilt making through the centuries will be held on October 26 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Time and the Valleys Museum, on St. Rt. 55 in Grahamsville, Sullivan County. Curated by Phyllis (Penny) Coombe of Grahamsville, several organizations participated in this exhibition including Claryville Quilters, Callico Geese of Sullivan County and Chestnut Creek Quilters of Grahamsville. 

The closing reception on October 26th is open to the public and will include refreshments, meeting and speaking with local quilters and a last look at the beautiful quilts. The Museum’s two other exhibitions will be open, along with the museum shop with local history books, crafts, gifts and toys.  

This event is FREE for Museum members and $10 for non-members.  For more information, please visit our website timeandthevalleysmuseum.org, email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org or call 845-985-7700.  

Exhibitions:  

• Water and the Valleys, an exhibit on the history of the Rondout and Neversink watershed area from early geological times to the 20th century. This exhibition includes a section on the Lenape Native Americans, early area settlers, farming, local industries and more.  

• Tunnels, Toil and Trouble: New York City’s Quest for Water and the Rondout-Neversink Story, an engaging exhibition on NYC water supply system and the towns that were removed to build the system, includes why New York City needed water, a description of the three water systems, the heartache of the people who had to give up their homes and how the complex system was built. 

• The Ever Evolving Art of Quilting a display of beautiful locally made quilts from the 1800s to today.

The Museum is located at 332 Main Street (St. Rt. 55) in Grahamsville, Sullivan County.  It is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. through September or by appointment.  Adults admission is $10, Children under 16 $5, and children under six are free. Museum members are FREE.

Free admission to active duty military members (with ID) and up to five family members through our status as a Blue Star Museum.  This free admission for members of the military and their families runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  

For more information call 845-985-7700, e-mail info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org or visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. Volunteers are always welcome and needed!  Email or call us for more information.