The Sharon Springs walk on Sunday, July 31 at 4:30 pm will highlight adaptations made to the built environment to welcome Jewish visitors, especially after World War II.
“After World War II, Jewish travel to Sharon Springs increased as Holocaust survivors received water treatments, and a distinct Jewish culture flourished in the area. Much of the built environment today, including the synagogue, eruv, and guest houses, reflects that period,” says Dr. Cindy Falk, who will lead the tour.
The buildings constructed in Sharon Springs, many in popular revival styles of the late 1800s and early 1900s, demonstrate just how connected this small Schoharie County village was. Owners built palaces and temples where spring water could be accessed and constructed lodging houses, hotels, and cabins where visitors could stay.