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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

Join us for our annual meeting. Gone But Not Forgotten: Lost Buildings of Hastings  will be a fascinating presentation on historic structures that once stood in Hastings-on-Hudson but have since disappeared from the village landscape. Click to learn more

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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EVENT |  Gone But Not Forgotten: Lost Buildings of Hastings

EVENT | Gone But Not Forgotten: Lost Buildings of Hastings

Sunday, June 1st at 2:00pm
Hastings Public Library, Orr Room

ANNUAL MEETING | Gone But Not Forgotten: Lost Buildings of Hastings Join us for a fascinating presentation on historic structures that once stood in Hastings-on-Hudson but have since disappeared from the village landscape.

Click here for more information

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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.