Scarsdale Historical Society Provides Grant for Scarsdale Public Library Renovation

The Scarsdale Historical Society has provided a $100,000 grant to the Friends of the Scarsdale Library to assist in the renovation of the Library. “The Scarsdale Historical Society is very pleased to be able to assist in this important community project. We look forward to continuing to work with the Library on developing a Scarsdale History area as part of the renovated library,” said Randy Guggenheimer, Scarsdale Historical Society President.

“We’re thrilled by this gift, which will immediately be doubled through a one-to-one match offered by two very generous donors,” said Library Board President Terri Simon. “The Historical Society’s commitment underscores community recognition of the Library’s enduring value not only as a repository of materials, but as an active place of research for Scarsdale now and for generations to come.” "The Historical Society and the Library have had a successful partnership for many years. We are grateful for the continued support and look forward to collaborating on many future projects," said Elizabeth Bermel, Director of the Scarsdale Public Library. 

The Scarsdale Historical Society has previously given grants to the Library for digitization of the Scarsdale Inquirer newspaper and for funding summer internships.  The Scarsdale Historical Society and the Library are working together on a “Bring Your Scarsdale History” event which will take place this spring.

About the Scarsdale Historical Society

The Scarsdale Historical Society exists to discover, preserve, and disseminate historical information as well as inspire others to learn about and contribute to the history of Scarsdale and the Central mid-Westchester region.

Notice of 2017 Annual Meeting

THE SCARSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2017 ANNUAL MEETING

Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. 
at Randy Guggenheimer’s house
42 Butler Road, Scarsdale, NY

The purpose of the Meeting is to re-elect the following trustees: 

  • Class of 2020 – 3 year terms – Seth Kaller, Michael Zeller 

Continuing Trustees are Randy Guggenheimer, Stewart Kagan, Barbara Shay MacDonald and Lucas Meyer

All members are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (914) 723-1744

Mourning Lincoln by Martha Hodes

Martha Hodes, a professor of history at N.Y.U. and author of the critically acclaimed Mourning Lincoln (just selected as the winner of the 2016 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize), will be speaking at the Scarsdale Public Library on March 7 at 7 p.m. The book will be available for purchase at the event, and a book signing will follow the presentation. For details click here.