Eastchester Historical Society

Celebrating 350 Years of History

Happy 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution!

The EHS is excited to join with the nation in celebration and have the following events planned for 2026:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday March 1: Honoring Lincoln

At the Marble Schoolhouse. Historical re-enactor and Eastchester Historical Society board member, Michael Grillo, will discuss the world of President Abraham Lincoln and the significant decisions of his presidency. Light refreshments will be served.

Sunday March 29: Hostesses of the American Revolution

At the Eastchester Public Library. This year, as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, local historian and author, Stephen Paul DeVillo, will discuss the significant and often overlooked role of the “Hostesses of the Revolution.” Light refreshments will be served.

Sunday May 3: Annual Meeting

At the Marble Schoolhouse. Business meeting of the Eastchester Historical Society to be followed by guest speaker and refreshments. More information to come.

Saturday September 20: Annual Fundraising Dinner

To be held at Lake Isle Country Club. Save the date. Stay tuned for more details.

Sunday September 21: Town Yard Sale at Eastchester Library

Great community event and fundraiser for the Eastchester Historical Society. Save the date.

Thursday October 22: Honoring Dick Forliano

At Mickey Spillane's: Join us as we remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Richard “Dick” Forliano (1945-2025), Eastchester Town Historian and long-serving board member of the Eastchester Historical Society. A friend and mentor to so many of us.

We will have more events as the 250th anniversary celebration continues, please stay updated with our emails and stay tuned to the website for further details. Thank you!

ABOUT US

The Eastchester Historical Society is a not-for-profit group established in 1958 to further the understanding and appreciation of the history of Eastchester and the Villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, New York.

The Society is responsible for maintaining the Marble School House and the Historical Society Library for the purposes of promoting and encouraging historical research and disseminating information concerning the history of the Town of Eastchester. We gather and preserve books, documents, flags, maps, toys, clothing and relics relating to the history of the Town of Eastchester.

CELEBRATE THE PROUD HISTORY OF EASTCHESTER WITH THE PURCHASE OF A MAP OF LOCAL LANDMARKS!
Thanks to a Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe grant during the Pandemic, we created a beautifully illustrated 12x18 map with an artistic rendering of 14 historic sites in our community. It comes with an insert that includes a brief description of these 14 landmarks which you can spot all over town. It’s Eastchester’s version of "Drive by History."

The map is suitable for framing and is a beautiful addition to any Eastchester home and/or business.

This treasure is now available to support our society. We are an all-volunteer organization and purchasing the map will help fund both upkeep and programs at Eastchester’s iconic Marble Schoolhouse. All sales go directly to the Historical Society which preserves and shares our more than 350 years of history.

It makes a lovely holiday gift and is available:
· By mail for $35. Send your check to EHS, PO Box 37, Eastchester, NY 10709
· In-person at Eastchester Town Hall and Tuckahoe Village Hall for $25 (check only)
· By clicking on the link below: www.eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org

with PayPal

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With gratitude,
Jack Flannery & Lissa Halen, C0-Presidents

Eastchester Historical Society

Students in need of research information can look under the Historian's Corner on the 350th Anniversary site.

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