Interlaken Historical Society

05/17/2026

Looking Back at Plowing Day

As we prepare for our 10th Plowing Day and Country Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2026, we are sharing scenes from past events.

These videos show what makes Plowing Day special: tractors, teams, demonstrations, local history, handmade goods, food, neighbors, families, and the rural traditions that continue to bring our community together.

Vendor and exhibitor applications are now open and due by August 15, 2026.

Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/pBBoZu_U2Ls?si=f_Qcy82s1Xf4_Ogw

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/Ma2jg6TxBKJhstv16

1 like. "Plowing Day and Country Fair 2016"

05/14/2026

Today while cleaning out a file cabinet (it hasn't been used in 15 years or more) this photo was found. It has no information on it. So, we are looking for comments on the people or the location. Thank you for any input, and thank you to the Interlaken Plublic Library for scanning the photo for us.

05/03/2026

Vendor & Exhibitor Applications Are Open!

The Interlaken Historical Society is now accepting vendor and exhibitor applications for the 2026 Plowing Day and Country Fair, held Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Brook Farm in Interlaken.

This year marks our 10th Plowing Day, a family-friendly community event celebrating rural life, local history, agriculture, traditional skills, food, crafts, demonstrations, and community connections.

We welcome applications from local growers, food producers, makers, craft vendors, historical societies, traditional craft demonstrators, agricultural exhibitors, and community organizations.

Vendor and display spaces are 10 feet by 10 feet. Participants should bring their own tables, chairs, and canopy if setting up outdoors.

Applications are due by August 15, 2026. All vendors and exhibits are subject to approval by event planners.

Scan the QR code or use the Google Form to apply:
https://forms.gle/VrX1yizdbMT24CG59

Help us make our 10th Plowing Day a memorable one!

Saturday, September 19, 2026 Brook Farm, 8228 State Route 96, Interlaken, NY Set-up begins at 8:00 a.m. Event hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year marks the 10th Plowing Day & Country Fair. The 2026 event is dedicated to the memory of Harold Stewart, whose talents and dedication meant so much to...

05/02/2026

In case you did not have a chance to see our spring program "Following the Railroad" with Diane Bassette Nelson on Monday, we have the video now on our YouTube Channel. We hope you enjoy this very interesting program about the role the railroad played in our village.

"Following the Railroad" by Diane Bassette Nelson

04/23/2026

🚨 Monday April 27, 2026 with Village of Interlaken Historian Diane Bassette Nelson 🚨

The railroad didn’t just pass through Interlaken, it shaped it.

Interlaken Historical Society's spring program “Following the Railroad” brings together photographs, maps, and stories that connect the past to the places you know today.

This expanded program goes beyond the original walking tour Diane led last summer. The program is covering more locations, more events, and more of the story.

📅 April 27 2026| 7 p.m.
📍 Covert Municipal Building 8469 Main Street, Interlaken
💻 Live on Facebook + Later on YouTube

04/12/2026

Join Village Historian Diane Bassette Nelson (serving our community for over 20 years) for “Following the Railroad.”

✔️ In-person at the Covert Municipal Building (handicapped accessible)
✔️ Personal hearing headsets available
✔️ Live streamed on Facebook
✔️ Watch later on YouTube

04/05/2026

🚂 Would you sit here for a job?

This photo captures more than a moment, it captures the kind of work, risk, and daily life tied to the railroad era in Interlaken.

At the Interlaken Historical Society's Spring 2026 Program “Following the Railroad,” Diane Bassette Nelson will share images like this alongside Sanborn maps, business records, and newly uncovered stories that bring our railroad history to life. This program includes new material not shared during last summer’s walking tour.

📅 April 27 2026| 7 p.m.
📍 Town of Covert Municipal Building, 8469 Main Street, Interlaken.
Or watch along here live on our page

03/29/2026

📅 Join us April 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Town of Covert Municipal Building, 8469 Main Street, Interlaken.

In 2025, Village Historian Diane Bassette Nelson led a series of walking tours exploring the buildings and businesses that shaped our community. Now, one of the most fascinating—“Following the Railroad”—is coming back in a new way as our Spring 2026 Program.

This program goes beyond the original walk, expanding from just a few streets to a much broader story of how the railroad influenced daily life, commerce, and growth in our village.

The room is handicapped accessible. Personal hearing headsets will be available at the program. We will also be live streaming the program right here on our page.

03/26/2026

Save the date! Our sping program is just about a month away!

03/11/2026

📰 Explore Our Between The Lakes Newsletter Archive

Did you know the Interlaken Historical Society publishes past issues of our newsletter, Between The Lakes, on our website? You can currently browse issues from 2005 through 2023 in our online archive.

Published four times a year—January, April, July, and October— the newsletter features:
📖 Local history articles
📅 Upcoming programs and events
🏛️ Society news and updates

If you enjoy reading about the history of Interlaken and the surrounding community, we invite you to explore the archive on our website.

✨ Become a member of the Interlaken Historical Society to receive the current issues of Between The Lakes and stay connected with our work preserving local history.

To preserve, celebrate, and appreciate the past and present of our community in order to embrace the future.