Museum Episodes
Before the Catskills: Gilboa’s Fossil Forest
Did you know the Catskill region was once tropical—and south of the equator?! In this episode, Brett Barry visits the Gilboa Museum and Juried History Center to explore one of the oldest fossilized forests on Earth. Education...
The Art of Emily Cole: From Porcelain to Tattoo
How does the botanical elegance of a 19th-century artist find new life in contemporary design? In this episode of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast , host Brett Barry follows the enduring influence of Emily Cole—daughter of Hu...
Dana Cudmore Digs into the History of Howe Caverns and Cave Country
Exploring Howes Cave: History, Tragedy, and Tourism Historian and author Dana Cudmore, a former tour guide and current chronicler of Howes Cave, Howe Caverns , and Schoharie County's "Cave Country," gives us a lay of the land...
Setting the Table: Kingston's International Museum of Dinnerware Desi…
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Kaatscast visits the unique International Museum of Dinnerware Design in Kingston, New York. Founded by Margaret Carney in 2012, the museum recently found its new home, offering dedicated exhibi...
At the D&H Canal Museum with Historian Bill Merchant
On today's Kaatscast, we checked in with Bill Merchant, Deputy Director for Collections, historian, and curator at the D&H Canal museum, recently transplanted to the historic Depuy Canal House in High Falls, NY. Not every vis...
Empire State Railway Museum: Catskills Rails Then and Now
In our last episode we took a ride on the old Ulster & Delaware rails with Rail Explorers , a pedal bike experience in Phoenicia, NY. This week, we're at the neighboring Empire State Railway Museum , at home in the historic 1...
Hanford Mills and the Power of the Past
Hanford Mills Museum operates an authentic water- and steam-powered historic site, which includes a sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop. The mission of Hanford Mills Museum is to inspire audiences of all ages to explore ...