1920s Firemen’s Ball – October 30th

1920s Firemen’s Ball – October 30th

Save the date – October 30, 2010 – for a great party with historical twists! In the early 1900s, Larchmont’s Fire Department was known as the “Fire Department of Millionaires” and their social events were the envy of fire departments across the nation. On October 30th, the Larchmont Historical Society invites you to join... »

Digitizing MHS History

Digitizing MHS History

This includes school related newspaper clippings, old student newspaper publications and even photo albums. I think they don’t yet know all they have in that back room. The most thrilling part to me is that this treasure trove of local history will eventually be... »

Oyster Wars Raged Off Manor Park

Oyster Wars Raged Off Manor Park

In the spring of 1886, two oystermen from Port Washington, Captain William Mackey and Garret Rothar, were working the oyster beds off of New Rochelle and Mamaroneck on their sloop. Belching smoke and clatter announced the arrival of a New York City Sanitation tugboat,... »


LHS Annual Meeting

It was a perfect summer evening to gather at one of the glorious birthplaces of Larchmont, Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club in Manor Park. Each year, the Larchmont Historical Society’s... »

Two Centenarians

Two Centenarians

A few months ago I got an email from longtime Larchmont resident Frank Cox. He said that he and his wife Mary wanted to surprise her father, Joseph Vandernoot,... »

A Victorian Christmas

A Victorian Christmas

LHS Members!  Come to a talk and private tour by Larchmont resident Bill Steely, collector extraordinaire of antique Christmas ornaments.  It’s Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 pm, 18 Roosevelt... »

Roaring 20s Firemen’s Ball



Save the Date - October 30th - for the 1920s Firemen's Ball.

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