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The New Castle Historical Society is an educational organization dedicated to engaging diverse audiences in learning about the rich history of the Town of New Castle. The Horace Greeley House serves as a house museum, an exhibition space, and a research center.
The mission of the New Castle Historical Society is to discover, collect, preserve and communicate the history of the Town of New Castle.
The New Castle Historical Society’s vision is to create a sense of community through a shared understanding of the town’s history, to serve as a resource of learning for individuals and families, and to be an inviting cultural base for the town of New Castle.
History of the New Castle
Historical Society
Originally named the Chappaqua Historical Society and chartered through the NYS Department of Education, the New Castle Historical Society was founded in April 1966 on the 175th anniversary of the formation of the Town of New Castle. The Society set up exhibits at the Chappaqua Library and held its first public meeting at the First Congregational Church.
Leadership
New Castle Historical Society Board of Trustees 2022-2023
Officers
Georgia Frasch
President
Betsy Guardenier
Vice President
Buffy Haas
Past President
David Fischer
Treasurer
Amy Holmes
Secretary
Trustees
Frances Davidson
Phyllis Dealy
Rich Diefenbach
Susan Diskin
Bryony Gilbey
Cathy Hildenbrand
R.J. Impastato
Toni Kelly
Judy McGrath
Catherine O’Connor
Frances Osborne
Cathy Paulson
Clinton B. Smith
Deborah Smith
Eileen Connor
Executive Director
Gray Williams
Town Historian
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The New Castle Historical Society
follows all current CDC protocols.
The Museum and the grounds are
handicapped accessible.
New Castle Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the tax code of the United States and duly incorporated under the
laws of the State of New York. All donations made directly to New Castle Historical Society are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
laws of the State of New York. All donations made directly to New Castle Historical Society are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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