Explore the historic trails of the 1969 Woodstock Festival

[BETHEL] Join Sullivan 180 on Wednesday, August 2 at 6pm for a return trip and interpretive historical walk of the Bindy Bazaar Trail. This trail, located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, is being restored by the Museum at Bethel Woods. Phase III of the restoration project includes the newly expanded High Way and a recently discovered archaeological site.  Dr. Neal V. Hitch, Bethel Woods Senior Curator will lead the walk.

The “Bindy Woods” were an active section of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair with a variety of vendors, artists, and festival attendees. Whispers of the past, heard through oral histories and physical marks left from 1969, highlight the unique footprint of a monumental event from the perspective of a cozy wood on Max Yasgur’s property.

“Over the three years we’ve been working on this project with support from Sullivan Renaissance and Sullivan 180, we have removed countless trees and branches that have fallen on the historic site over the last 50 years. What we uncovered was the past, and the trails have really brought the Bindy Woods to life,” said Bethel Woods Senior Curator Neal Hitch.

“Projects like this provide an important opportunity to experience the intersection between local history, physical activity and the natural environment,” said Sullivan 180 Community Development Program Manager Shannon Cilento. “We welcome all to join us on this educational evening.”

Participants will meet in Parking Lot A near the Bindy Bazaar Trail entrance at the start of the seminar. Remember to wear hike-appropriate footwear, and pack rain gear, in case of a notorious Woodstock shower. Families are welcome, no dogs please.

This phase of the project was funded in part by a Sullivan 180 Healthy Community Initiatives grant. For more information or to register, visit the Events page at www.Sullivan180.org or call (845) 295-2680.

Sullivan 180 is working to build a healthy community, one degree at a time, through people, places and policy with support from Bold Gold Media Group, The River Reporter, The Sullivan County Democrat, Manor Ink and WJFF Radio Catskill. Learn more at Sullivan180.org or Facebook.com/Sullivan180inc.