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Welcome to the Hastings Historical Society. We have been chronicling the history of the village of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY since 1971. We are open Monday and Thursday from 11am–2pm and the 1st Saturday of every month, Sept through June, from 2–4pm. We are always closed on: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. To become a member click HERE.

NOTEWORTHY

The Clark Commemoration Project Drs. Mamie and Kenneth Clark were Black psychologists who lived in Hastings for decades. They are best known for their “doll tests,” which were influential exhibits in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision that desegregated our nation’s public schools. Given the upcoming 70th anniversary of this groundbreaking decision, we’ve initiated a project to commemorate the Clarks’ accomplishments. Click HERE to view past events and plans for 2024 related to this project.

EXHIBIT |  Made In Hastings: Echoes of Our Industrial Past

EXHIBIT | Made In Hastings: Echoes of Our Industrial Past

Friday, November 1st at 12:00am
Hastings Historical Society Observatory Cottage

Have you ever wondered about the history of industry in our village? Where were the first factories located? What exactly used to be on the now mostly empty waterfront? Come find out! Our new exhibit, Made in Hastings: Echoes of Our Industrial Past. The exhibit is hanging until Fall 2025.

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Cottage Hours 11–2

Cottage Hours 11–2

Thursday, November 21st at 11:00am
Hastings Historical Society Observatory Cottage

The Cottage is open every Monday and Thursday from 11 am–2 pm year round and the first Saturday of the month from 2–4 pm, except in July and August.

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HASTINGS HISTORY

Hastings-on-Hudson incorporated in 1879, is nestled in the lower Hudson Valley, approximately 20 miles north of Manhattan.

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RESEARCH

The Hastings Historical Society welcomes scholars, historians and laypeople to utilize our archives for academic research.

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VOLUNTEER

The Hastings Historical Society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers. We welcome and need your participation. There is something for everyone.