History

This Port Chester Stone Carver Helped Shape Mount Rushmore

A master stone carver who lived most of his life in Port Chester was instrumental in creating the faces of Mount Rushmore.

6 Unforgettable Crimes Connected to Westchester County

From missing persons files to cults, these true crimes committed in our backyard might have you looking over your shoulder for the near future.

Learn All About the Origins of Corned Beef and Cabbage

Just how the heck is it “corned,” and when did a classic Jewish-American deli staple transform into a “traditional” Irish dish?

Greenburgh’s African American Legacy Shines in a New Exhibit

An exhibit opens at the Greenburgh Town Hall to pay tribute to movers and shakers of African descent who lived in Greenburgh.

A Look Into Black History in Westchester County

A look back on historical moments and the African Americans who shaped Westchester as we know it today.

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A Look Into Westchester County’s 1896 Auto Race

Millions of Americans enjoy watching NASCAR and the Indy 500. But most fans probably don’t know that one of America’s first auto races took place on the streets of Westchester and NYC.

5 Westchester Landmarks That Have Been Repurposed in Exciting Ways

After a century (or even longer), these Westchester landmarks continue to serve the community in innovative ways.

Inside the History of Ossining’s Sing Sing Prison

Learn how Ossining's Sing Sing Prison, one of America's most iconic prisons, came into existence in Westchester County.

Louis Marx Was Westchester’s Very Own Santa Claus

The Scarsdale man behind the Marx toy company was known for top-name toys and charitable donations.

The True History Behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

Largely forgotten today, Washington Irving has an odd historical legacy that dips deep into the families and lands of Westchester County.

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