African American Heritage Foodways in New York – Discovering A Different Root Wednesday, February 10 7:00 pm via Zoom To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/135883389877 Lecture by Lavada Nahon, Culinary Historian and Independent Scholar For many people the idea of African American foodways equals ‘Soul Food’ or southern cooking. Before the great migration of the 19th century, the foodways of Blacks in New York were based on the culinary traditions of the Dutch and indigenous people as much as they were British…

The 55th Annual Meeting of the New Castle Historical Society will be held for the purpose of electing Trustees and Officers. This year's meeting will take place via Zoom. Following the brief business meeting, our guest speaker will be Derek Anderson, Executive Director of Northern Westchester Hospital who will present a fascinating talk - "Northern Westchester Hospital: Caring for the Community for More Than a Century". Mr. Anderson will explore some of the history of Northern Westchester Hospital and how…

Join us at the Horace Greeley House for an afternoon of history, crafts, and games. The days events will feature a member of the 125th NY Volunteer Infantry who will be available to discuss the daily life of a soldier during the Civil War along with a small camp display and artifacts. The 125th NY is a group of “living historians” or re-enactors who are dedicated to educating the public about the American Civil War, and in particular those who…

Spend a fall afternoon learning about the families who founded our community and shaped its early history. Families such as Kipp, Haight, and Dodge whose names remain on the land. Families who might have lived where you live now! Tours will be at 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 pm and are approximately 30 - 40 minutes. Tours will be conducted by Gray Williams, New Castle Town Historian and begin at the Chappaqua Friends Meetinghouse, 420 Quaker Road, Chappaqua. Space is limited and…

It’s full steam ahead for The Great Holiday Train Show at the New Castle Historical Society! This family friendly event at the Horace Greeley House Museum will be open from November 20, 2021 – January 9, 2022 on Saturdays and Sundays only. This is sure to become a beloved holiday tradition! The display will feature numerous vintage train sets, one dating back 100 years, running throughout the festively decorated rooms of the Horace Greeley House for the holidays. Children and…

Join us online for a special program co-sponsored by the New Castle Historical Society, Chappaqua Library and Revolutionary Westchester 250 (RW250)! From the Battle of White Plains and the crucial vote that made the Declaration of Independence unanimous, to the capture of British spy Major John Andre with the plans for West Point in his boots, Westchester County played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Constance Kehoe, President of Revolutionary Westchester 250 (RW250) will highlight some of these crucial…