Cochecton Train Station, Cochecton Preservation Society

10/12/2025

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09/17/2025

A nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon 👍🏼

08/29/2025

Winter is coming sooner than we think - the orioles are gone; the chipmunks are feverishly grabbing up all of the seeds, (I have pictures!)
Here's a RAFFLE for a full cord of kiln dried wood, delivered up to 25 miles from me🤗 $10 for one and $20 for 3 tickets! We have 1,000 tickets to sell AND not many sold 😢. The benefit is for the maintenance of the Erie Depot, 8537 State Route 97, COCHECTON, NY. Check out our Woody the Bear replacement! Our winner in the name the Bear contest is incognito, but the name chosen is...🥁🎵🎶🎵🎶 MAKWA, which is pronounced MUCKWA in the Native American language.

The 19th Annual Coffee, Tea & History is set for Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1pm at the Cochecton train station- 8537 State Route 97, COCHECTON, NY.
Professor Evan Pritchard will speak about Cochecton’s first people, their trades and portage routes along the Delaware River. Water transportation was their main source of travel. Samples of Native American food will be shared. The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway has made this possible with a grant for Culture and History relating to the Delaware River Valley. More details will be shared as we add to this event. Please note, we are selling raffle tickets for 1 full cord of kiln dried wood delivered! One ticket is $10, Three tickets are $20! Get ready for winter!

08/29/2025

The 19th Annual Coffee, Tea & History is set for Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1pm at the Cochecton train station- 8537 State Route 97, COCHECTON, NY.
Professor Evan Pritchard will speak about Cochecton’s first people, their trades and portage routes along the Delaware River. Water transportation was their main source of travel. Samples of Native American food will be shared. The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway has made this possible with a grant for Culture and History relating to the Delaware River Valley. More details will be shared as we add to this event. Please note, we are selling raffle tickets for 1 full cord of kiln dried wood delivered! One ticket is $10, Three tickets are $20! Get ready for winter!

08/12/2025

Winter isn’t that far off! The Cochecton Preservation Society is selling raffle tickets-
$10 for one ticket or THREE for $20. Winner has a choice of One Full Cord of Kiln Dried Firewood delivered within 25 miles (or make arrangements to go further). If you do not burn wood you can opt for $100. Email [email protected]

The 19th Annual Coffee, Tea & History is set for Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1pm at the Cochecton train station- 8537 State Route 97, COCHECTON, NY.
Professor Evan Pritchard will speak about Cochecton’s first people, their trades and portage routes along the Delaware River. Water transportation was their main source of travel. Samples of Native American food will be shared. The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway has made this possible with a grant for Culture and History relating to the Delaware River Valley. More details will be shared as we add to this event. Please note, we are selling raffle tickets for 1 full cord of kiln dried wood delivered! One ticket is $10, Three tickets are $20! Get ready for winter!

08/12/2025

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08/09/2025

August 5,2025 the CPS members enjoyed a Potluck supper. First order of business we reviewed 62 names submitted for the NAME THE BEAR contest. There were many names thoughtful, some clever and funny. We voted for Makwa, which means Black Bear in Native American language. Roger Stauch’s name was drawn for his submission to name the new bear Makwa and will receive a Woody the Bear commemorative T-shirt. The shirt will be available for sale to visitors at our Coffee, Tea & History on Sunday, September 21st, 1pm at the Erie Depot - 8537 State Route 97, COCHECTON, NY. Meanwhile, we took the bag off of Makwa’s head and gave him a hearty welcome. For more info email: [email protected] 🧸

06/05/2025

Woody the Bear at the Erie Depot on Route 97 is stepping into retirement! Since 1997, Woody has stood as a proud symbol of the Cochecton Preservation Society, watching over the restored historic building with unwavering resilience. Through the years, he has weathered challenges with strength and grace. Carefully carved by Dick Guttzeit, the towering 7-foot bear was created as a heartfelt tribute to his friend, Melvin “Moppy” Pierce, who served as CPS president at the time.
Woody’s successor has arrived, and the members are actively coordinating efforts for its installation. A retirement party will be announced when it is installed. Meanwhile, we have a bear with no name and no clue if it is a HE or a SHE.

Got a great name idea for the new Bear? Send us a slip with your name, phone number and address to Cochecton Preservation Society, P.O.B. 242, Cochecton, NY 12726 —just one name per entry! The BEAR committee will gather all the suggestions and sort them out. People who mail in a name will receive a chance to win a commemorative t-shirt featuring a special tribute to “Woody the Bear 1997-2025”. From those who submitted the winning name, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to receive a special commemorative t-shirt in honor of naming the bear. Send in your best ideas and may the best name win! The New Bear’s name will be announced August 5th at the CPS meeting, 7pm. Address is 8537 State Route 97, Cochecton, NY. Shirts will also be available for sale. If you want to catch a look of Woody, you better hurry up!

Submitted by Peggy Richardson, Secretary
Cochecton Preservation Society, Inc.
[email protected]
845-588-0625
WOODY THE BEAR 1997 - 2025