The last I know, the historical society no longer has their space in the Goshen library. Their stuff is in storage in the basement of the library, now. If you needed some info, a confused-looking librarian will take a message to give to the HS volunteer that came in periodically. I hope they found a better way in the intervening 1-1/2 years. Julia --- On Tue, 9/1/09, John C Belz <jcb123abcd@hotmail.com> wrote: ....The Goshen historial society building and a war monument was donated by the family.. John

Last year when I visited, the OGS was at the 1841 Historic Courthouse at 101 Main St in Goshen.  Their website still gives that address. Although their hours are sparse, I found the people very friendly and helpful. Sara --- On Tue, 9/1/09, juliasgenes <juliasgenes@yahoo.com> wrote: From: juliasgenes <juliasgenes@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [NYORANGE] Everetts/Everitt Family of Goshen To: nyorange@rootsweb.com Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 12:39 AM The last I know, the historical society no longer has their space in the Goshen library. Their stuff is in storage in the basement of the library, now. If you needed some info, a confused-looking librarian will take a message to give to the HS volunteer that came in periodically. I hope they found a better way in the intervening 1-1/2 years. Julia --- On Tue, 9/1/09, John C Belz <jcb123abcd@hotmail.com> wrote: ....The Goshen historial society building and a war monument was donated by the family.. John       ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The following statement, posted at nyorange-l could be misleading. It does >>> not <<< refer to OCGS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the message that was posted: The last I know, the historical society no longer has their space in the Goshen library. Their stuff is in storage in the basement of the library, now. If you needed some info, a confused-looking librarian will take a message to give to the HS volunteer that came in periodically. I hope they found a better way in the intervening 1-1/2 years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orange County Genealogical Society is very alive and well, in the 1841 Historic Courhouse, 101 Main Street, Goshen. The above statement refers to the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society just one block away from OCGS. They are totally independent from each other. Library staff frequently send researchers to OCGS (during OCGS open hours) and vice-versa. Unfortunately for researchers, the situation at the library has not improved. They are still very cramped for space, and most of the historical references are still in the basement. They very much want to build a new, larger, library, but that will not happen quickly. So plan to come to OCGS and our volunteers will be happy to help you. Our open hours are posted at www.ocgsny.org. Marty Irons OCGS coordinator of volunteers

You are absolutely correct: it IS the historical society that had their stuff in boxes in the Goshen library basement, at least 1-1/2 years ago. You can check that's what I said below. Perhaps the historical society and the genealogical society could meld? It could only enhance the services and resources of both groups! And then maybe you could be open more often for us people who work during the day and live at a distance. I'm sure it would lower overhead for you both, too, and consolidate grant writing. All the best! --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Marty <k2mi@frontiernet.net> wrote: ....It does >>> not <<< refer to OCGS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ....The last I know, the historical society no longer has their space in the Goshen library... Marty