On Saturday, February 24 at 10 AM at the Grinton I. Will Library, the Yonkers Public Library is hosting an author talk with Dr. Shirley L. Green. Dr.
Loren Chaidez, president of the Yonkers Historical Society, was recently interviewed on the Soundbreaker Podcast.
The Family History Project is an opportunity for family members to interview each other and learn about their family's history. Participants of this project will be provided questions to ask during oral history interviewers.
This past fall, Allee Manning (a Westchester based librarian) launched The Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project.
In May of 1970 Sarah Lawrence students participated in another wave of radical political action.
Every year, communities across the United States observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the contributions, traditions, cultures and history of individuals with roots from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Cen
Throughout the 1950s, Sarah Lawrence College’s progressive education model and commitment to academic freedom made it the target of a number of anti-communist smear campaigns.
Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?
In the early 20th century the Crestwood neighborhood was physically separated from the rest of Yonkers and its resources, including the downtown branch of the Yonkers Public Library.
When you think of “the Y,” what pops into your head? A catchy song you used to hear at the disco?
Between 1918 and 1921, various groups associated with the labor movement in the United States founded at least 20 colleges and institutes geared specifically towards workers.1 These schools were not intended to funct
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.