Larchmont Gazette » History

Historical Society Opens Doors to Tapestry of Homes: April 25

Susan Emery — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:06:01 +0000

On Sunday, April 25th, five historic Larchmont homes will open their doors to members of the Larchmont Historical Society and their guests. This year’s tour will feature a collection of ...read more...

Exodus Revisited: A Larchmont Sailor’s Tale 63 Years On

Mark Schulman — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:08:56 +0000

The recent passing of the captain of the Exodus, the legendary ship that attempted to bring Holocaust survivors from war-torn Europe to British-mandated Palestine in the 1940s, marks the end ...read more...

1922: A Flock of Turkeys Breaks Loose

Ned Benton — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:05:23 +0000

During 1922, the Larchmonter-Times published a series of cartoons by L. F. Van Zelm. The cartoons featured local merchants, advertising their stores, and lampooning local residents. Larchmonters today may recognize ...read more...

Twelve Vets Tell Tales of War

Kate Kelly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:06:19 +0000

To honor local veterans, the Larchmont Historical Society sponsored “Once Upon a Time in a War—A Salute to Local Veterans” at St. John’s Episcopal Church on November 11. The format ...read more...

Riveting History and Drama: “The Rivalry” at the Emelin

Melany Gray — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:05:35 +0000

Many community residents equate the Emelin Theatre with Film Club, music or children’s productions and associate high-powered political debates with television. Norman Corwin’s play “The Rivalry,” which will kick-off the ...read more...

Mam’k Ave School Hits 100 (But Its Roots Go Way Back)

Alli Margoshes — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:06:20 +0000

Alumni and current students gathered at Mamaroneck Avenue School on Thursday, October 8 for the beginning of a year-long celebration to mark the school’s 100th birthday.The family picnic featured pizza, ...read more...

Oyster Wars Raged Off Manor Park

Ned Benton — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:28:42 +0000

In celebration of oysters past, the Oyster Festival at Five Islands Park will take place in New Rochelle on September 25-27. But the ...read more...

LHS House Tour Tells “Stories in Stone”: Ap 26

Susan Emery — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:06:59 +0000

1 Cedar Island: all illustrations by Phyllis Tarlow

Given the architectural richness of the community, “Built to Last: Stories in Stone” is an apt title for this year’s Larchmont ...read more...

Larchmont “Year in Review” Project

Ned Benton — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:36:00 +0000

Larchmont Gazette’s “Year in Review” Project interprets the history of Larchmont year by year. We strive to allow Larchmonters to speak for themselves, and to present Larchmont as ...read more...

Slavery in Mamaroneck Township

Ned Benton — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:31:51 +0000

Project of the Larchmont Historical Society

Local African-American Experience Includes “Shabby” History

Harold Wolfson — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:04:16 +0000

photos by John Gitlitz

On January 20th, only hours before Barack Obama was installed as the first African-American president, the Local Summit hosted a program in Mamaroneck about the African-American ...read more...