Dec 4, 2024 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
Introduction to Hancock’s Bluestone Definition and Significance of Bluestone in Hancock’s History Bluestone is more than just a type of sedimentary rock; it is a cornerstone of Hancock’s rich history and economic development. This type of sandstone,...
Dec 3, 2024 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
The Paleo-Indian culture, which thrived in Hancock, NY, from approximately 12,000 to 8,000 B.C., laid the foundational cultural and technological innovations that significantly influenced subsequent Native American cultures in the region. Technological Innovations...
Dec 1, 2024 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
Introduction to Hancock’s Bluestone Legacy Brief Overview of Hancock’s Historical Significance as a Bluestone Source Nestled in the western foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Hancock, NY, has carved out a remarkable historical niche as a preeminent...
Nov 27, 2024 | The Innkeeper's Register - Lore
Early Life and Introduction to the Catskills Birth and Upbringing in Roxbury, New York John Burroughs was born on April 3, 1837, in the rural town of Roxbury, in upstate New York’s Delaware County. Nestled among the rolling hills and dense forests, Roxbury...
