History

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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6 Historically Haunted Locations in Westchester County

Buckout Road in West Harrison is so steeped in terror that it got its own horror flick, but there are plenty more haunted locales in Westchester.

Do You Know Who’s Buried in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery?

There are over 45,000 people buried in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, including a number of notable names in American history.

Did You Know These 4 Famous Authors Lived in Westchester County?

These four local authors published short stories, novels, and essays that went on to earn worldwide acclaim.

Westchester’s Halloween Icons: Washington Irving vs. Edgar Allan Poe

A Westchester writer compares the two iconic figures in American literature, from their personalities to their writing styles.

Explore the History of Westchester’s Dams

From custom railroads to labor protests, two Westchester dams brought opportunity and resistance to the 914.

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