Recording of "How Scarsdale Became Scarsdale" Now Online

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Scarsdale Village Historian Jordan Copeland explores the far-sighted decisions, community institutions, and unusual circumstances that transformed Scarsdale from a sparsely populated farming area to a prominent, sought-after suburb.

Originally presented on November 29, 2023 at an event by the Scarsdale Historical Society and sponsored by the Scarsdale Library. 

Watch now at here.

Quaker Ridge Film Premiere

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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.

Not Forgotten: Scarsdale’s Black History

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The Scarsdale Historical Society is pleased to announce an exhibition for the month of February at the Scarsdale Public Library titled, Not Forgotten: Scarsdale’s Black History. It will be on view in the Local History Center at the Scarsdale Public Library. There will be a virtual premiere on Facebook Live on February 8, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (facebook.com/ScarsdaleHistory). The exhibition will explore experiences and events that have shaped Black history in Scarsdale through documents, photographs, and other materials.

Premiere on Facebook Live
February 8, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
facebook.com/ScarsdaleHistory

A History of Black People in Scarsdale

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In this collection of videos, Scarsdale Village Historian Jordan Copeland shares his ongoing research on the important history of the Black community in Scarsdale.

The first video in the playlist is a recording of a Zoom presentation and discussion from October 18, 2020. That event had over 350 registrants. The subsequent videos include interviews with former and current residents.