Narrowsburg News

Jane Luchsinger
Posted 8/21/12

Have you ever wondered how our Town of Tusten got its name? Some of you may know the town was named after Colonel Benjamin Tusten, but do you know the whole story? Come listen to the National Park …

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Have you ever wondered how our Town of Tusten got its name? Some of you may know the town was named after Colonel Benjamin Tusten, but do you know the whole story? Come listen to the National Park Service presentation on the Battle of Minisink, which took place on July 22, 1779, and learn why Col. Tusten, Revolutionary War hero, is deserving of the special honor we have bestowed upon him. This presentation will be part of the Tusten Historical Society’s annual meeting held this Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m in Town Hall.

Also at the meeting, a collection of the society’s old postcards will be on display, and regional poets who have written poems to accompany them will read their poems. For more information see page 22.

The following weekend, on Saturday, October 8, you have an opportunity to “bee” special as you attend the second annual Honeybee Fest. There will be a parade, lectures and activities for all ages. Most importantly, be counted as one of the Narrowsburg bees, allowing us to be in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most bees gathered in one place. You will need to wear black and yellow, wings and antennae. Don’t worry, the wings and antennae will be available for a nominal purchase. Remember to dress in black and yellow so that you can be counted.

Always something going on in Narrowsburg... Oh, forgot to mention: light refreshments will be served at the Tusten Historical Society meeting. Now that’s worth attending! See you there.

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