County history, wreathmaking featured at Art in Common

The Delaware County Historical Association will be on hand to present numerous aspects of the county’s history on Saturday, March 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Commons Building at 785 Main Street, Margaretville.
This event is part of the ongoing ”Art in Common” series being held at the Margaretville Commons each weekend throughout the winter and spring. These events are offered free of charge for community entertainment and enrichment and refreshments will be available.
Beginning at 3 p.m., a number of authors of local history books will be available to sign and talk about their published books and their current research projects; those writers will include Dorothy Kubik, Mary Sive and Tim Duerden. In addition, small exhibits and other items such as photographs will be displayed. At 5 p.m. Historical Association Director Tim Duerden, will give a presentation highlighting the history of Delaware County from its inception in 1797 until the present day.
The Delaware County Historical Association is located on state Route 10, two miles north of Delhi. The museum features a number of historic buildings, including the 1797 Gideon Frisbee House and barns, blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, gun shop and tollgate house. In addition, the complex includes exhibit spaces, a library and archives.

March into spring
Richard Simms of “Wildflowers” will host a workshop to create a “Welcome Spring Silk Flower Door Wreath” in the Commons Building on Main Street, Margaretville on Saturday, March 20 from 2-4 p.m. Call to register 845 586-2444.
The “Art in Common” series is presented by the Catskill Mountain Artisans Guild in collaboration with the Mark Project and sponsored by the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, MTC, Freshtown, Margaretville Liquor Store, Oakley’s Place, Longyear Gallery, Home Goods of Margaretville, Mountain Yarns, M. Gerard Country Home, Little Sprouts, Wildflowers, Red Sparrow Clothing and Portfolio Café.
For more information, please call the Historical Association at 607 746-3849, Artisans Guild at 845 586-3443 or visit www.catsguild.org. Events are free of charge and refreshments will be available.