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.
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 plans for 2025 and past events related to this project.
Hastings-on-Hudson incorporated in 1879, is nestled in the lower Hudson Valley, approximately 20 miles north of Manhattan.
The Hastings Historical Society welcomes scholars, historians and laypeople to utilize our archives for academic research.
The Hastings Historical Society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers. We welcome and need your participation. There is something for everyone.
