Jan 29, 2025 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
Walter R. Brooks, the renowned author of the Freddy the Pig series, had a significant connection to Roxbury, New York, and the Catskills region. Brooks’ Move to Roxbury Walter Brooks and his first wife, Anne, discovered Roxbury in 1937. They were initially drawn...
Jan 28, 2025 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
John Burroughs, a renowned American naturalist and writer, eloquently captured the essence of winter in the Catskills through his vivid prose. His writings offer a profound appreciation for the season’s beauty and transformative power. John Burroughs explores...
Jan 14, 2025 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
John Burroughs was a renowned naturalist and writer. Born in 1837, he captured the essence of hiking in the Catskills through his vivid descriptions. His poetic prose further emphasized this beauty. His works offer several evocative quotes that highlight the beauty of...
Dec 29, 2024 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
Origins and Early Settlement Geographic origins along the Delaware River The geographic origins of the three distinct Lenape clans trace back to a broader area that includes parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Delaware, rather than being...
Dec 8, 2024 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
The Delaware River held profound spiritual significance for Native Americans in Hancock, NY, particularly the Lenape people. This significance is rooted in their deep connection to the land and the belief systems that shaped their worldview. Sacred Connection to...
Dec 6, 2024 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
Archaeological investigations in the Hancock, NY area, particularly along the Delaware River, have uncovered significant evidence of Paleo-Indian culture. Here are some notable findings and sites related to this ancient culture: Key Archaeological Sites Hale Eddy...
