A Stroll Down Town: Then and Now
Did you ever wonder what a walk down King Street would have been like in the early to mid-20th century. If so, come to the New Castle Historical Society's new exhibit, A Stroll Down Town: Then and Now, opening on February 14th. Find out how as the town grew and changed, the type of businesses and services reflected this change.
As you enter the exhibit, pretend you are walking down King Street from the top of the hill to the other side of the railroad tracks with side trips onto North and South Greeley Avenues. Photos, artifacts and written explanations will guide you on your search.
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As you stroll, compare the then and now. Find where the first supermarket was located, what goods R. S. Haviland's Lumber Yard sold and where it was. Find the 1960's Post Office Building, the Band Box Tea Shop and Hyatt's Auditorium. Then check out what the replacements are and how they reflect the changing needs of Chappaqua's population.
You may come upon surprises such as the fact that before the 1930 building of the railroad bridge, King Street crossed the tracks with businesses existing on the far side. That Chappaqua had a hotel may be another surprise. Find out what shops are now where it stood.
Come join us to take this stroll and discover what was and what now is on King Street. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm Horace Greeley House 100 King Street Chappaqua, NY
Horace Greeley: His Life and Times
Now on display at New Castle Town Hall
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 New Castle Town Hall, South Greeley Ave Chappaqua
Horace Greeley in 1849
The Horace Greeley House, the Greeley family's country home from 1864-1872, is the headquarters of 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 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 of the Horace Greeley era and our Quaker heritage, as well as rotating exhibits. The Museum Archives include books, photographs, maps, diaries, and merchants' records.