History

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.

Reminiscing on the New York World’s Fair of the 1960s

A Westchester writer reflects on the New York World's Fair, which opened in April 1964 in Flushing Meadows.

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These History Books With Westchester Ties Are True Page-Turners

Explore these riveting books for a range of ages that touch upon meaningful moments in history in Westchester and beyond.

A Look Into Westchester County’s Dutch History and Roots

From 1624 to 1664, much of New York State, plus parts of New Jersey,...

6 Westchester Cemeteries Filled With Beauty and History

With pastoral beauty, ethereal artwork, and rich history, a meticulously cared-for cemetery is arguably an outdoor museum.

A Look at Aaron Burr’s History in Westchester County

We take a deep dive into the man, the myths, and the mysteries surrounding his life in and around Westchester County.

A Photographic Look at the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant

A longtime mechanical engineer at the now shuttered Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan has a new book that tells the nuclear power plant’s story through photographs.

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