named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Programs
Community-focused programs and lectures that explore regional history, Pratt family legacy, and 19th-century industrial development.
Historical Exhibits
Permanent and rotating exhibits detailing the life of Zadock Pratt, local tanning industry history, and 19th-century rural life in Greene County, NY.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for historic preservationSecured the listing of Pratt Rock on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, contributing to the recognition and protection of significant regional heritage sites.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Conduct oral history projectsConducted oral history interviews with local residents in the late 1990s and has made digitized versions available as a resource for understanding local history and community identity.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curate and host exhibitions combining historical and contemporary artDesigns, curates, and hosts exhibitions that integrate historical artifacts from the museum’s collection with contemporary art and installations, such as 'Whose Folk', 'Leather and Plastic', and other themed shows that engage with local history and identity.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and public programmingHosts a range of community events including outdoor movie nights, Halloween events at the town cemetery, chili competitions, and the musical performance Prattsville Still Afloat, which depict local history and foster community engagement.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Host public lectures and educational eventsHosts a series of public lectures and educational programs on local history and culture, including topics such as Lafayette’s visit to Greene County, the Anti-Rent War, historical botany, and ancient cosmology, often in collaboration with historians and experts.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate and maintain the Zadock Pratt MuseumOperates and maintains the Zadock Pratt Museum in Prattsville, NY, including the historic Zadock Pratt Homestead and a modern replica carriage house, with approximately 5,000 square feet of space for exhibits, research, and caretaker housing. The museum has been open to the public since 1976.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Preserve and digitize historical collections and archivesRescues, restores, preserves, and digitizes historical documents, photographs, and artifacts—including materials damaged in the 2010 flood—and provides in-person and online access for researchers and the public.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce educational podcasts on regional history and cultureProduces a podcast series exploring regional historical figures, cultural narratives, and natural history, including episodes on John Davenport Clarke, Native American pottery, Eugene Bicknell, and Grant Bloodgood, often in collaboration with historians and curators.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Restore and maintain Pratt Rock ParkLeads and collaborates on the restoration of Pratt Rock Park, including cleaning and restoring historic rock sculptures, securing funding, and improving public accessibility in partnership with the Town of Prattsville and Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$43K72%
Program service revenue$5K9%
Investment income$10K17%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$670K
Cash$196K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$670K
Liquid reserves31.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -82.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANNE DONOVAN — Director
- CAROL STEVENS — Director
- CAROLE CANGELOSI — Treasurer
- CAROLYN BENNETT — Director
- CHARLOTTE HALLBERG — Secretary
- KAREN JOHNSON — Director
- STEPHEN BIRNBAUM — President
- TONY BLUESTONE — Director
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Bank of Greene County Funder — Provides financial support for museum programming and operations.
- Barry Kerr Partner — Original recorder of oral history interviews later preserved by the museum.
- Brett Barry Partner — Digitized original oral history recordings for public access.
- Cal Siegel Partner — Contemporary artist collaborating with the museum on the "Whose Folk" exhibition.
- Carolyn Bennett Partner — Presenter on Pratt Rock conservation efforts.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborated with the museum on a lecture and tour about historical gardens and 1800s medicinal plants.
- Donna Dennis Partner — Referenced as a Germantown-based artist whose conceptual framing informs the museum's interpretive approach.
- Dr. Michael Kudish Partner — Catskills Forest Historian who presented a lecture on hemlock forests.
- Gilboa Museum Partner — Located in the same area and promoted as a local attraction alongside the museum.
- Glenn Kreisberg Partner — Researcher who presented on ancient cosmology and lithic structures in the Catskills.
- Greene County Legislature Funder — Provides financial support for museum programming and operations.
- Iroquois Museum Partner — Collaborated on a podcast episode discussing Native American pottery and indigenous identity.
- Jonathan Palmer Partner — Greene County Historian who has presented multiple lectures at the museum.
- Kelli Huggins Partner — Historian who presented a lecture on Railroad Jack and Gilded Age animal celebrities.
- Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Partner — Partnered with the museum and the Town of Prattsville to develop a concept plan for the restoration of Pratt Rock Park.
- Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Partner — Provides conceptual planning and design expertise for the restoration of Pratt Rock Park in collaboration with the Zadock Pratt Museum.
- NBT Bank Funder — Provided grant funding for the preservation of community archives at the museum.
- New York State Museum Partner — Collaborated on a podcast episode about Eugene P. Bicknell and a bird species discovered in the Catskills.
- Nicholas J. Juried Family Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for museum programming and operations.
- O’Connor Foundation Funder — Provided support for the restoration of the Zadock Pratt Homestead and museum opening in 1976.
- Pratt Rock Partner — Located in the same area and promoted as a local attraction alongside the museum.
- Prattsville Art Center Partner — Located in the same area and promoted as a local attraction alongside the museum.
- Steve Whitesell Partner — Presenter on Pratt Rock conservation efforts.
- Suzanne Walsh Partner — Former curator of the Zadock Pratt Museum who delivered a lecture on the Ghost Army of WWII.
- Town of Prattsville Government — Local government entity associated with the museum's location and community events.
- Town of Prattsville Government — Supported the restoration of the museum building and its opening in 1976.
- Town of Prattsville Partner — Collaborates with the Zadock Pratt Museum on the restoration of Pratt Rock Park, including funding and planning.
- Town of Prattsville Partner — Collaborates with the museum on the Pratt Rock Park restoration project.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Sourced Memory Preservationmethodology: community-sourced historyBy actively collecting oral histories, personal stories, and archival materials from community members, the museum strengthens local ownership of history and preserves at-risk narratives, because involving the community in documentation ensures inclusivity and resilience of cultural memory.
- Contemporary-Historic Dialogue Modelmethodology: contemporary-historic_dialogueBy placing contemporary art in direct conversation with historic objects and architecture, the museum generates layered narratives that help visitors reflect on the relevance of the past to the present, because juxtaposition fosters critical engagement and deeper interpretive meaning.
- Legacy-Centered Historical Engagementmethodology: legacy-centered community engagementBy using the life and legacy of Zadock Pratt as an anchor, the museum connects visitors to broader regional history and culture, because anchoring interpretation in a foundational local figure deepens engagement and contextual understanding of community identity.
- Reinterpretive Historic Preservationmethodology: historic-preservation-with-modern-reinterpretationBy reimagining historic sites like Pratt Rock Park with contemporary design and public use in mind, the museum sustains relevance and access while preserving historical significance, because adaptive reinterpretation balances conservation with evolving community needs.