Colette Rodbell,
President
Lauren Gottfried,
1st Vice President, Membership
Patricia Roberts,
2nd Vice President, Programs
Cate Jarrett,
Recording Secretary
Jim Sweeney
Treasurer

Ned Benton
Stacey Caffrey
Erin Constabile
Barbara Coyne
Manuel Delgado
Susan Emery
Elaine Everhart
Andrew Francella
Margi Gristina
Peggy Kahn
Kate Kelly
James Levi
Mary McGahan
Norma Perciasepe
Stephen Rolandi
Melissa Schoen
Dee van Eyck
Roberta Warren
Nancy White
Pier Witek

Gravestone Conservation Workshop

The Larchmont Historical Society held a Gravestone Restoration Workshop in the Barker-Quaker Burial Grounds in Larchmont, New York. Professional gravestone conservator and monument mason Jonathan Appell demonstrated the proper techniques for cleaning gravestones, resetting monuments, repairing broken stones, and conservation of early gravestones.

Jonathan Appell is a historic stone conservator and founder of New England Cemetery Services, West Hartford, CT. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) and is affiliated with many professional organizations.

Four More Mamaroneck Township Slaves Identified

The Historical Society adds at least four more slaves to the website documenting the history of slavery in Mamaroneck Township. Read more about Harriet, Fred, Henry, Joseph and Harris in Slavery at Heathcote Hill

Engine One Joins the Larchmont Historical Society!

Larchmont’s four volunteer fire companies have donated their antique fire engine along with much of their memorabilia to the Larchmont Historical Society, which voted on Tuesday, December 11 to accept the gift. In addition, the LHS accepted a donation in memory of Jacob Orans that will provide as much as $75K for the restoration and maintenance of the engine. They anticipate receiving a separate $35K donation from the fire companies for the same purpose.

Read more about how Engine One Joins the LHS.

Built to Last:
Stories in Stone

LHS Spring House Tour

Given the architectural richness of the community, “Built to Last: Stories in Stone” was an apt title for this year’s Larchmont Historical Society (LHS) spring house tour. The annual tour generally includes a diverse range of styles, and this year was no different. All five of the houses on the 2009 tour were distinguished for their varied examples of stonework. From the Colonial Revival house partly clad in uncut stone to the Arts & Crafts house that features not only a stone foundation but actually appears to have been constructed atop a large boulder – all are wonderful examples of the distinctive use of stone in each of the homes’ designs. This group of houses also shared interesting histories - as each is connected to the early development of the neighborhood in which it was built and some of the personalities involved were rather intriguing. Yet, in addition to distinctive stonework and great history, there are numerous other features and decorative elements that grace these homes.

Besides sharing a common theme of stone, the homes on the tour have a connection with water and feature lovely gardens. One house can be found on the shores of the Long Island Sound - connected to its neighborhood by a cause-way. Another can be found with a natural waterfall on its property. One home once had a small pond used for swimming and skating!

Of note, one of the home’s gardens had the good fortune to have been re-designed by the famous landscaping pair Joe Eck and Wayne Winterrowd of North Hill Garden in Readsboro, Vermont. North Hill is considered one of the most famous private gardens in America, and Mr. Eck and Mr. Winterrowd came to Larchmont and worked their magic on the delightful grounds opened up to the tour-goers.

Mr. Eck and Mr. Winterrowd gave a slide lecture at St. John’s Church the afternoon before the house tour.

From common themes to unique architectural features that enliven their facades, these homes boast distinctive roofs, dramatic windows, spectacular interior architecture and extraordinary original details.

Antiques Appraisal Day a Success

Larchmonters brought their hidden treasures to the Larchmont Historical Society's Antiques Appraisal Day on Saturday February 7th. The event took place at St. John's Church Parish Hall.

Experts from The Potomack Company were available to appraise antiques, and all proceeds benefited the Larchmont Historical Society.

Before the event, the appraisers held an open forum to answer questions about antiques appraisal.

Preserving Images of Larchmont

The Historical Society has scanned and digitized more than 5,000 photographs of Larchmont.

Read more about the Online Photo Archive.

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