The Society strives to preserve and promote the rich history of Yonkers through the preservation and maintenance of Sherwood House, ca. 1740, which is a museum open to the public and other activities.
The Society strives to preserve and promote the rich history of Yonkers through the preservation and maintenance of Sherwood House, ca. 1740, which is a museum open to the public, an annual college scholarship program, open to all Yonkers resident high school seniors, the publication of a journal “The Yonkers Historian," and maintenance of an archive of documents, pictures, maps, books and other materials pertaining to Yonkers history. The Society sponsors history-related programs and provides research services, as well as educational experiences for students and adults. The Society encourages preservation and restoration of public and private structures, buildings and homes, and supports local and national landmark applications in Yonkers. The Yonkers Historical Society is chartered by the State of New York, and is a 501 (c) 3 organization.
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