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Though the National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920, the first Super Bowl was not held until forty-seven years later.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. His family moved to Indiana in 1816 and then to Illinois in 1830. He self taught himself the law and passed the Illinois bar to become a lawyer.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 15th. On this day, we celebrate the life and birthday of  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to remember and reflect on his work for the advancement of civil rights.

Great news, local historians and researchers!

Quick and Dirty History is a podcast about American history, on the go. Each week there is an episode about a different topic.

The Christmas Truce occurred on Christmas Eve of 1914 during World War One.

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.

This past fall, Allee Manning (a Westchester based librarian) launched The Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project.

Labor Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of September.

August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, a commemoration of the day in 1920 when women in America were guaranteed the right to vote.

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.

Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?

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.

When you think of “the Y,” what pops into your head? A catchy song you used to hear at the disco?