March 23, 2022

Quaker Ridge Film Premiere

March 23, 2022/ Marc Cheshire

The Scarsdale Historical Society’s new documentary traces the untapped history of Quaker Ridge: its Quaker legacy, leading abolitionists, hidden stories and transformation to a modern Scarsdale community.

Interviews include Westchester historians, Barbara Shay MacDonald, Barbara Davis, Jordan Copeland and Patrick Raftery. Produced by the Scarsdale Historical Society. Directed by Lesley Topping.

Time: Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00pm
Place: Quaker Ridge Elementary School Auditorium at 125 Weaver St, Scarsdale, NY 10583

RSVP here to attend. Admission is free. The film length is 35 minutes with Q&A to follow.
The event is co-sponsored by the Scarsdale Historical Society and the Scarsdale Public Library.

September 21, 2020

A History of Black People in Scarsdale

September 21, 2020/ Marc Cheshire

Black people have lived in Scarsdale since Westchester was first settled by Europeans in the 1600s. Through a variety of sources including maps, newspaper articles, photographs, and census records, you will learn about Scarsdale’s important Black community and how it has changed over the past 300 years, from the time of slavery through suburbanization and the civil rights era. Register for free at bit.ly/BlackHistoryScarsdale

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Dedicated to discovering, preserving and disseminating the rich history of Scarsdale and our neighboring communities.

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A Scarsdale-made quilt that was lost for 50 years. Where was it found? Where had it been? Find out at the details at the The Scarsdale Woman’s Club on 5/8 at 2:00 PM at 37 Drake Road. The quilt was made by the Scarsdale Woman’s Club in 1976 and depicts the story of a local Revolutionary War landmark, the Odell House in Greenburgh. Susan Seal, President of the Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters will display the quilt, share the story of its journey, and tell stories of women from the Odell House’s rich history. Photos: from the Scarsdale Inquirer May 1976 and now, via the Friends of the Odell House @odell_house_history . . . #scarsdale #scarsdaleny #womenshistory #odellhouse #greenburghny #vintagequilt #quiltlove

How do you like the film flyer for our new documentary premiering on Tuesday, May 14th at Scarsdale Public Library? Join us at 6:15 PM or 7:30 PM to see how Scarsdale’s business district grew from a humble train depot and a few wooden buildings to the iconic Tudor-style commercial center we have today. Admission to the film is free. The event is sponsored by the Scarsdale Historical Society, @scarsdalelibrary and the @scarsdalebusiness . Learn more and register at the link in bio.. . . #scarsdale #scarsdaleny #nyhistory #westchestercounty

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