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URL:https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/borscht-belt-discussions/
SUMMARY:Borscht Belt Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Culture\, cuisine\, and comedy came together to form an intrica
 te network of hotels\, bungalow colonies\, and resorts throughout New York
 ’s Catskill Mountains. With a strong Jewish lineage\, the Borscht Belt c
 ame to be known as a distinctly American story—one represented by a dive
 rse clientele that journeyed to the mountains in search of fellowship bask
 ing under the warmth of the summer sun. Now\, with the remaining hotel str
 uctures vanishing one by one\, it is through these remaining artifacts suc
 h as matchbooks\, silverware\, menus\, and even architectural details that
  this story can be shared. The lecture employs these relics to share with 
 visitors the complete and complicated story of the Borscht Belt—one that
  extends before the Civil War and reveals the many industries\, as well as
  individuals\, that made it successful. Displayed are a wide array of arti
 facts from the Richard L. Benjamin Archive of Borscht Belt Tourism History
 \, which works in conjunction with the Borscht Belt Museum in contributing
  artifacts for exhibits.Space is limited and signup suggested: https://hu
 rleylibrary.libcal.com/event/15363573\nAfter you attend this discussion\, 
 you can visit the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville for free with your lib
 rary card! Reserve the museum pass here: https://midhudsonlibraries.libca
 l.com/passes/09c37e97f918
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CATEGORIES:@Featured,@Newsletter,Community,Educational classes and
 lectures
LOCATION:Hurley Library\, 48 Main St\, Hurley\, New York\, United States
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