Horace Greeley: His Life and Times
February 8, 2011 through January 28, 2012
Horace Greeley in 1849
In celebration of Horace Greeley's 200th birthday, the New Castle Historical Society presents Horace Greeley: His Life and Times. This exhibit depicts his achievements as a publisher and a politician as well as the culture of the years in which he lived in Chappaqua, 1853 - 1872 , including music, social activities, and foods. The exhibit is at the Horace Greeley House, 100 King Street, Chappaqua,
The Horace Greeley House, the Greeley family's country home from 1864-1872, is the headquarters for the New Castle Historical Society's programs, exhibits, and extensive research resources. The Horace Greeley House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It provides a handsome example of 19th century architecture and has historic significance as the former home of one of the town's most celebrated residents. The house is situated on a hillside close to the center of town, where it has been a well-loved landmark for nearly 150 years.The New Castle Historical Society was chartered to discover, preserve and communicate knowledge of the history of the Town of New Castle. The Horace Greeley House offers permanent exhibits on the Horace Greeley era and our Quaker heritage, as well as other rotating exhibits. The Museum Archives include books, photographs, costumes, maps, local diaries, and merchants' records.