This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Reconstruction of Heritage Clothing 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Adults 55+ Will Library Open Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Reconstruction of Heritage Clothing 1:00pm–4:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Senator Flynn Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Genealogy, Local History Registration Available Event Details: Christel Aruba, a professor of Fashion Technology from WCC, will talk about methods used to create period-accurate garments and and how costume elements are engineered for authenticity.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group The Peekskill Riots 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults, Adults 55+ Will Library Open Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 19 2026 Thu The Peekskill Riots 2:30pm–4:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History Registration Available Event Details: On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
This event is in the "Everyone" group History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department 6:00pm–7:30pm Everyone Riverfront Library Open Registration Available This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 19 2026 Thu History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department 6:00pm–7:30pm Riverfront Library Open Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History Registration Available Event Details: Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department.
