Watch Greenacres Tales: Building a Scarsdale Neighborhood

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Our new video explores the unique and surprising history of the Scarsdale neighborhood known as Greenacres. Featuring local historians and residents including Barbara Shay MacDonald Randy Guggenheimer, Jordan Copeland, Leslie Chang, Jay and Marc Shulman, Andrew Sereysky and Rev. Katherine Pater. A Scarsdale Historical Society Production. Music by Marc Shulman, Directed and edited by Lesley Topping.

Videos of the Q&A sessions that took place after the two showings on the night the film premiered are here and here.

Upcoming: 'Greenacres Tales' Film Premiere, March 15

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Our newest documentary film, ‘Greenacres Tales: Building a Scarsdale Community’ explores the people, places and events that shaped the formation of Greenacres. There will be two screenings, each with a Q&A session to follow, at the Scarsdale Public Library on Wednesday March 15th at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The film explores the streets, homes and local landmarks of Greenacres through archival photography, documents and present-day footage. The film is written and directed by Lesley Topping, an award-winning editor and filmmaker who grew up in Scarsdale.

Following the 30-minute film, there will be a Q&A session with Topping and special guests. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by the Scarsdale Public Library.
 
Link to register for 6:00 p.m.: https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/greenacres-tales-building-scarsdale-community-first-screening
 
Link to register for 7:30 p.m.: https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/greenacres-tales-building-scarsdale-community-second-screening

'Scarsdale On Ice' Exhibit On View Now at Scarsdale Library

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We had a brrrr-illiant time at the 'Scarsdale on Ice' exhibit opening reception, thanks to all who attended. You can visit the exhibit any time this month at the Scarsdale Public Library in the Local History Center. 

Leslie Chang shared many anecdotes about forgotten traditions and locations, while guests sipped drinks from the hot chocolate station. A replay of the talk is at the link: fb.watch/j0p0mKarwf/?mibextid=qC1gEa

The 'Scarsdale On Ice' exhibit is up all month.

Annual Meeting & Scarsdale on Ice Opening Reception

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2023 ANNUAL MEETING
All Scarsdale Historical Society members—and anyone interested in joining—are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. Please join us for a brief update on the activities of the Scarsdale Historical Society.

The current membership will vote to elect the following people to the Board of Trustees:

  • Class of 2025 – 2 Year Term – May Cowan

  • Class of 2026 – 3 Year Term – Karen Ceske, Seth Kaller, Dana Matsushita and Christine Weston

The continuing trustees are:

  • Class of 2024 – Leslie Chang, Jordan Copeland, Barbara Shay MacDonald and Deborah Skolnik

  • Class of 2025 – Randy Guggenheimer, Stewart Kagan and Deidre Michael

Wednesday, March 1, 6:45 p.m.
At the Scarsdale Public Library, Scott Room

Please stay for the exhibit opening reception of the Scarsdale on Ice Exhibit. If you have any questions, please call us at (914) 723-1744.

SCARSDALE ON ICE PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
Join us for the opening of a photo exhibit celebrating Scarsdale's favorite winter pastimes through history, in partnership with the Scarsdale Living Magazine and the Scarsdale Public Library.

Trustee Leslie Chang will highlight stories and local tidbits about our rich history of ice skating, skiing, sledding and platform tennis. Through the exhibit of historic photographs, visitors will see that Scarsdalians have long enjoyed experiences shaped by snow and ice - sometimes in the most unexpected places.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Scarsdale Public Library

To register click here.

‘Greenacres Tales’ Documentary Premiere

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The Scarsdale Historical Society will present the first public screenings of its newest documentary film titled, ‘Greenacres Tales: Building a Scarsdale Neighborhood.’ The film explores the people, places and events that shaped the formation of Greenacres—developed as “one of the finest communities” in Westchester County. There will be two screenings, each with a Q&A session to follow, at the Scarsdale Public Library on Wednesday March 15th at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The film is directed by Lesley Topping, an award-winning editor and filmmaker who grew up in Scarsdale.

March 15
6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
RSVP required.

Link to register for 6:00 p.m.: https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/greenacres-tales-building-scarsdale-community-first-screening

Link to register for 7:30 p.m.: https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/greenacres-tales-building-scarsdale-community-second-screening

Scarsdale on Ice Photo Exhibit Opening Reception

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Join us for the opening of a photo exhibit celebrating Scarsdale's favorite winter pastimes through history, in partnership with the Scarsdale Living Magazine and the Scarsdale Public Library.

Trustee Leslie Chang will highlight stories and local tidbits about our rich history of ice skating, skiing, sledding and platform tennis. Through the exhibit of historic photographs, visitors will see that Scarsdalians have long enjoyed experiences shaped by snow and ice - sometimes in the most unexpected places.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Register here: https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/scarsdale-ice-photo-exhibit-opening-reception