The New Castle Historical Society (NCHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization whose mission is to discover, collect, preserve, and communicate the history of the Town of New Castle, NY. Founded in April 1966, NCHS activates its mission through community events, exhibitions, and educational programming that bring history to life in the present day. It's collections include artworks, books, photographs, clothing, everyday objects, archival materials, and more related to New Castle history from the pre-colonial era to today.
NCHS is headquartered in the historic Greeley House, the country home of Horace Greeley's family from 1864-1872. Dating to the early 1850s, the Greeley House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It provides a handsome example of 19th-century architecture as well as having historic significance as the former home of one of the town's most celebrated residents.
NCHS is open for visitors Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11am - 3pm. Group tours and research appointments can be scheduled outside these hours. To schedule a group tour or research appointment, please call (914) 238-4666. The Greeley House and gardens are fully accessible.
100 King Street
Chappaqua, NY 10514
www.newcastlehs.org
