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The History Extra Podcast: Beware the Ides of March
“Beware the Ides of March!” was roughly the warning Gaius Julius Caesar received before he was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC.
The Great Hunger
The Great Hunger, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, began in Ireland in 1845 and ended in 1852.
The History Chicks: Women of the West
The History Chicks is a podcast about famous women throughout history. The hosts are Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider.
Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence
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.
History of the Super Bowl
Though the National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920, the first Super Bowl was not held until forty-seven years later.
Quick and Dirty History-The Battle of New Orleans
Quick and Dirty History is a podcast about American history, on the go. Each week there is an episode about a different topic.
Family History Project
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.
The Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project
This past fall, Allee Manning (a Westchester based librarian) launched The Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project.
Women's Equality Day 2023
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, a commemoration of the day in 1920 when women in America were guaranteed the right to vote.
Reds and Radicals at Sarah Lawrence College - Part 1
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.
Unearth Your Family History with Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online
Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?
The Crestwood Library and the Women Who Created It
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.