Teaching American History at Bethel Woods
The Museum at Bethel Woods in conjunction with the National Council for History Education (NCHE) presented a three-day colloquium focused on the History of the Sixties as part of a six-year, federally funded Teaching American History grant program. On the final day of the conference, teachers demonstrated their new knowledge and skills by performing in an Ed Sullivan-style variety show, with skits, musical acts, and more. John McEuen, of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, was a special guest for the day.

2009 Fall Film Series
The museum hosted a successful film series in Fall 2009 with films connected to the special exhibit Robert Altman's Sixties: Portrait of a Generation. The films included Blow-Up, Almost Famous, and I'm Not There. The films were introduced by museum staff to provide content about the films and explain why the films were selected for the series. The museum will continue to offer films related to the collections as part of its ongoing programming.

2009 Speaker Series
In Summer 2009, The Museum at Bethel Woods hosted a speaker series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival and the music of the time. On August 16, the panel discussion "Woodstock Remembered"  featured presentations by John Conway, Sullivan County historian, Sam Yasgur, son of Max Yasgur; Jan Cheripko a lifeguard at Woodstock; and photographer Barry Levine, who documented the festival for the Woodstock movie. The next month, on September 26, noted radio personality Dennis Elsas interviewed Woodstock promoter Michael Lang about Lang's experience in the music industry and the behind-the-scenes stories about putting on the festival. Smithsonian curator, Reuben Jackson concluded the series on October 11 with a presentation on the development of Jimi Hendrix's musical innovations. The museum will continue to offer a summer series as part of its regular programming.  

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. 

Teaching American History at Bethel Woods
The Museum at Bethel Woods in conjunction with the National Council for History Education (NCHE) presented a three-day colloquium focused on the History of the Sixties as part of a six-year, federally funded Teaching American History grant program. On the final day of the conference, teachers demonstrated their new knowledge and skills by performing in an Ed Sullivan-style variety show, with skits, musical acts, and more. John McEuen, of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, was a special guest for the day.

2009 Fall Film Series
The museum hosted a successful film series in Fall 2009 with films connected to the special exhibit Robert Altman's Sixties: Portrait of a Generation. The films included Blow-Up, Almost Famous, and I'm Not There. The films were introduced by museum staff to provide content about the films and explain why the films were selected for the series. The museum will continue to offer films related to the collections as part of its ongoing programming.

2009 Speaker Series
In Summer 2009, The Museum at Bethel Woods hosted a speaker series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival and the music of the time. On August 16, the panel discussion "Woodstock Remembered"  featured presentations by John Conway, Sullivan County historian, Sam Yasgur, son of Max Yasgur; Jan Cheripko a lifeguard at Woodstock; and photographer Barry Levine, who documented the festival for the Woodstock movie. The next month, on September 26, noted radio personality Dennis Elsas interviewed Woodstock promoter Michael Lang about Lang's experience in the music industry and the behind-the-scenes stories about putting on the festival. Smithsonian curator, Reuben Jackson concluded the series on October 11 with a presentation on the development of Jimi Hendrix's musical innovations. The museum will continue to offer a summer series as part of its regular programming.  

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.