A Revolutionary ScarsTales is Here!
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In this Revolutionary-themed episode of ScarsTales, Lori Rothman, Leslie Chang, and Jordan Copeland explore Scarsdale’s Revolutionary War-era history as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence. The conversation reframes Scarsdale not as the site of major battlefield glory, but as a community caught in the dangerous “neutral ground” between British forces in New York City and Patriot forces to the north. Jordan explains how local families endured raids, displacement, stolen livestock, and the daily instability of war.
The episode also looks at everyday life in early Scarsdale, from farming and hog management to road maintenance and communal responsibilities. A major section addresses Scarsdale’s history of slavery, including the role enslaved people played in building the town and the limited records that remain. Leslie then discusses the Historical Society’s oral history initiative and the search for recordings from a similar 1980s project. The episode closes with a preview of upcoming Revolutionary War-themed events, including Tavern 250 at Wayside Cottage.
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