Thursday nights, October 22 - November 5
Fall Film Series
Thursday, Oct. 22—Blow-Up (1966), directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
Thursday, Oct. 29—Almost Famous (2000), directed by Cameron Crowe
Thursday, Nov. 5—I’m Not There (2007), directed by Todd Haynes
$8.00 Reserved Seat (per film)
The Museum at Bethel Woods launches its first film series with films relating to the special exhibit Robert Altman's Sixties: Portrait of a Generation, highlighting the work of the Rolling Stone photographer. The series will run for three weeks on Thursday nights from October 22 to November 5, and each night will feature a film that is thematically related to the exhibit. All films screened in the Museum Theater and presented in 1080p HD and digital sound.

2009 Speaker Series - Woodstock Remembered
On Sunday, August 16, Sam Yasgur (Max's son) and Jan Cheripko (lifeguard at Woodstock) and Barry Levine (official photographer for the documentary film Woodstock) joined Sullivan County Historian, John Conway in an engaging conversation about their memories of Woodstock and the meaning of the festival 40 years later. Conway set the stage by describing the county's rich history in the entertainment and tourism markets. Yasgur described the process behind his father's decision to allow the festival on his property and his also discussed the ways that the festival affected his family. Cheripko gave a moving, personal response to the three days, and Barry Levine spoke about his experiences in capturing the spirit of the festival. The four speakers were met with warm reception from the audience, and a Q&A session provided the audience an opportunity to interact with the panelists. This event was the first of three speaker events scheduled for the fall of 2009.

Give Peace a Chance Family Day
On Saturday, July 25, over 200 visitors attended the Give Peace a Chance Family Day at The Museum at Bethel Woods. Children from toddlers to teens participated in a variety of events, including art activities, Frisbee playing, yoga for children, a scavenger hunt, and more! A John Lennon impersonator strolled around the grounds and joined the day's band for a sing-along version of "Give Peace a Chance."

Girl Scout Day at Bethel Woods
On April 26, Girl Scouts in Brownies through Ambassadors were invited to Bethel Woods for a scavenger hunt, 1960s music, hands-on activities and more. All girls participated in badge-related activities and received a Sixties-style activity patch for attending.

Educator Free Day
On April 25, educators were invited to visit The Museum at Bethel Woods to learn about the educational opportunities available at the museum. Educators viewed the galleries, spoke to museum staff, learned about school programs, and previewed education materials - all for free.

Inauguration Day
On Tuesday, January 20, the museum launched its 2009 Education Programs with a special Inauguration Day event for local school groups. Approximately 500 local students visited The Museum at Bethel Woods on Inauguration Day to watch President Obama's inauguration and the surrounding ceremonies in Washington. Local high school bands and choral groups performed patriotic songs and music from American history. Amy Colón, a professor of American history at Sullivan County Community College, spoke to the students about the legacies of the 1960s in the 2009 election, and she screened Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Address. In addition, prior to Inauguration Day, museum education staff visited local schools to talk with students about the significance of inaugurations in American history. Students learned about key participants at an inauguration, its location and traditions, and they read and discussed excerpts from the inaugural address of John F. Kennedy, Franklin Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

Sullivan County Interacademic League
In Fall 2008, The Museum at Bethel Woods hosted the meets for the senior high and junior high Sullivan County Interacademic League (SCIL) year-long competition. Modeled after athletic competitions, SCIL is composed of various meets throughout the year, with teams from area schools competing with one another in academic contests. During the meets at The Museum at Bethel Woods, students participated in such activities as writing a manifesto for their times, composing a 1960's-style song, running as Presidential candidate from the 1960's, a Frisbee competition and more.