Borscht Belt Museum

06/04/2026

Ever frozen up when someone said, “Tell me about yourself” in an interview? Or panicked when asked to give a last-minute toast?

People forget facts and figures, but they never forget a good story.
Join us on Saturday, June 27th at 4:00 PM for an interactive storytelling workshop with the master himself, Corey Rosen (Host of The Moth and former Lucasfilm writer)!

Using core tools of improv, Corey will show you how to take ordinary life moments and shape them into unforgettable narratives. We are hosting this inside our brand-new exhibit, Catskills Romance: Love and Desire—and while the backdrop is romantic, your stories definitely don't have to be!

Whether you’re a doctor, teacher, salesman, parent, or friend, you’ll walk away with one fully honed story and the confidence to captivate any audience.

🎟️ Space is highly limited for this interactive session. Grab your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/interactive-storytelling-experience-with-host-of-the-moth

05/27/2026

RSVP here!

https://givebutter.com/catkills-kinderlach-052026

05/25/2026

Donations matched until midnight!

By Catskills Borscht Belt Museum

05/21/2026

Every summer has a beginning. ☀️

For generations, that moment arrived on Memorial Day weekend. Families packed the station wagons, comedians warmed up their best material, and the legendary resorts, bungalows, and hotels of the Catskills swung open their doors for another unforgettable season.

The neon signs flickered on. The dining rooms filled up. The bands started playing. And just like that, the Borscht Belt came alive.

This Memorial Day, the Borscht Belt Museum is celebrating that timeless tradition. But memories like these don’t preserve themselves. We need your help to keep the laughter, the music, and the community of the Catskills alive for generations to come.

✨ YOUR DONATION IS DOUBLED! ✨ A group of generous Board Members is matching all donations this weekend through Memorial Day,up to $13,500! Whether it’s an $18 monthly gift or a one-time contribution, your impact goes twice as far.

Donate here:
https://givebutter.com/memorial-day-campaign-2026

Your support allows the Museum to:

• Preserve rare photographs, vintage ads, and fragile memorabilia.

• Record oral histories of the people who lived and worked in the resorts.

• Create vibrant exhibitions (Come see our current exhibit, “And Such Small Portions,” before it’s gone!).

• Modernize and renovate our century-old home.

In the Borscht Belt, summer wasn’t just a season—it was a feeling. Thank you for helping us preserve it.

By Catskills Borscht Belt Museum

05/20/2026

✨ We’ve been celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month all May long at the Borscht Belt Museum, and we’ll be celebrating right up until the last minute! ⏳🎉

Bring the whole mishpacha out to help us close out the month with Catskills Kinderlach: A Family Funday! 🎒🥤

📅 Sunday, May 31st | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Borscht Belt Museum, Ellenville, NY
🎟️ Admission: FREE for kids with Adult Museum Admission

We're bringing the legendary spirit of the Catskills to life with live music, camp crafts, authentic egg creams, and a comedy corner for budding jokesters. It’s non-stop fun for ages 1 to 101!

👉 Don’t miss out on the final celebration of the month! RSVP here: https://givebutter.com/catkills-kinderlach-052026

05/15/2026

June 27 & 28th: A Weekend of Love, Laughter, and Legends
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The Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, NY will present a weekend of storytelling, comedy and history, featuring The Moth's Corey Rosen, a Mel Brooks 100th birthday tribute, and the opening of a new Catskills Romance exhibit.