Let the locals of the Rondout Valley surprise you with accounts of everyday country living. Learn the ropes from these insiders of another era.
Pig Saga When he first came to the area in the 60’s, Dennis tried to fit in with the locals. But corralling his first pig was more like a fraternity hazing! Recorded by the Sound and Story Project, July 2006, in the McLure's home, Lomontville, NY. Blood Baloney When Dottie was a little girl she had many chores on the family farm, including this one during the annual Schlactfest. Dorothy Miller, LeFever Falls Recorded in September 2007 by Eileen McAdam, Sound and Story project in Dorothy's family home at Valley Farm.
Photo courtesy of Ed Croswell.
Mom's Closet Dottie describes what you see in the photo and even some things you can't see! Dorothy Miller, LeFever Falls Recorded in September 2007 by Eileen McAdam, Sound and Story project in Dorothy's family home at Valley Farm.
Photo is of Dottie's Mom on the family farm. Around 1940
Carp Fish on Ice When Ken Cole was a kid in the 30’s, his father would take him ice fishing. Instead of a line and hook, Ken used a long metal hook forged by his father from old manure forks and umbrella steel. Ken Cole’s story was recorded in the 1980’s by the Rondout Valley Middle School Folklore and Local History Project. Used here with permission from The Stone Ridge Library.
Bodies on Ice Jenny Osterhout describes how in the early 1900's funeral parlors and morgues were not frequented. Instead people took care of their own, late loved ones at home. Jenny Osterhout's story was recorded in 1982 by the Rondout Valley Middle School Folklore and Local History Project. Used here with permission from The Stone Ridge Library.
