Borscht Belt Artifacts: Relics of the Catskill Resort Age

Alex Prizgintas is a local author, musician, and historian whose passion for preserving the legacy of the Catskills’ famed Borscht Belt has captured the attention of audiences across the region.

Through his lecture Borscht Belt Artifacts: Relics of the Catskill Resort Age, Alex brings to life the rich history of the once-thriving hotels, bungalow colonies, and cultural crossroads that defined a generation.

He’s also an advisory board member for the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, helping to ensure this important piece of American history isn’t forgotten.

Image: Alex Prizgintas’ will give his Borscht Belt artifacts lecture at the Town of Deerpark Museum on May 4, 2025. (Credit: Alex Prizgintas)