Statue of Ragtime Author Unveiled in New Rochelle
Many Westchester residents may not realize, but famed author E. L. Doctorow was a longtime resident of New Rochelle.
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Fireboat that responded to 9/11 attacks makes national registry
The McKean Fireboat, which responded to the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, recently joined the National Register of Historic Places, allowing the nonprofit that maintains the vessel to access more restoration funding.
Historic Hudson Valley Announces New Season of Historic Landmark Tours
As trees grow green and Westchester residents ready their wardrobes of short-sleeves and sunglasses, the Historic Hudson Valley starts up its season of guided tours at four local National Historic Landmark properties: Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Union Church of Pocantico Hills and Kykuit.
Artists | Exhibition | History
Women Printmakers and Social Upheaval
Matrix: Prints by Women Artists, 1960–1990, on view at the Hudson River Museum (HRM) through April 2, explores the role that women played in evolving the democratic art form of printmaking. The decades covered in the exhibition were ones of great social upheaval, and women artists employed printmaking to create…
Gardens at Jay Heritage Center Receives New York State Historic Preservation Award
The Jay Estate Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is the recipient of a 2022 New York State Historic Preservation Award. The awards, created in 1980, are presented each year by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to honor excellence in the protection and revitalization of historic…
Hudson River Museum’s Centennial: Looking to the Future by Embracing the Past
As the Hudson River Museum (HRM) celebrates its centennial, it looks to the future by embracing the past. At the forefront of its new mission is a fierce commitment to engaging with its diverse community through art, sciences and history. As such, its upcoming exhibitions and programming are a reflection…
Powerful Documentary Explores History of Northern Slavery
History is a powerful thing. It is undeniable. However, sometimes it may be hidden for a while or just overlooked, or even ignored as if it didn’t exist. Take for example the history of Philipsburg Manor in Tarrytown. It is recorded in the archives of the New York Public Library in bold 18th Century script that the Philips family were slave owners. The primary source for this conclusion is a seemingly innocuous document called an Inventory, dated 1750, listing the possessions of arguably the richest merchant in New York State.
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Greenburgh Public Library Series Aims to Preserve Latino Culture
Throughout the month of July, Greenburgh Public Library presents a series that embraces Latin American culture. Café a las Siete aims to “preserve Latino culture for the next generation” with storytelling, music and dance. On July 10, children’s book author Emma Otheguy will help families to discover and protect their…
Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown Offers Classic and Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Visitors to Lyndhurst Mansion, an 1838 Gothic Revival mansion in Tarrytown, can take either of two tours that will allow them to explore the manor and its grounds in thorough detail. The landmark estate, which was previously occupied by former New York City Mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt and…
ArtsWestchester Celebrates 20 Years in Its White Plains Home
ArtsWestchester acquired its historic building at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains in 1998. At that time, though the abandoned bank building was one of Westchester’s first skyscrapers, ArtsWestchester saved it from almost-certain destruction. Twenty years later, it is a vibrant cultural landmark in the City….
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