Croton Historical Society

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

This letter was addressed to Pierre Van Cortlandt, who was Chairman of the Committee of Safety for New York State.

A new Freedom Train document has been added to our Digital Collections! In Freedom Train Document No. 46, dated January 8, 1776, the Westchester County Committee of Safety writes from White Plains to assure the New York Provincial Committee of Safety of its loyal support.

Check out this letter, and other documents that were included in the New York State Freedom Train, online now: https://buff.ly/WeBgZr3

10/01/2026

Step back in time and discover Croton’s role in the American Revolution!

Join Croton Village Historian Marc Cheshire for an encore presentation of Croton in the Revolutionary War, presented in partnership with the Croton Historical Society and commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

Learn about the dramatic events that unfolded right here in our community—from the danger and devastation that gripped Westchester during the war to the service of local patriots Pierre Van Cortlandt and Philip Van Cortlandt. You’ll also hear about the Hessian occupation of the village in 1779 and the American troops who later marched through Croton on their way to the decisive Battle of Yorktown.

This is a FREE event, however registration is required. You can register today using the link below:

https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/488/Fall-2026-Online-Registration-Program-Re

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Louise Bryant and John Reed lived at 106 South Mt. Airy Road, in a house they purchased in late 1916.

08/19/2026

Did you know that Philip Van Cortlandt, the Patriot son of Pierre van Cortlandt, had a cousin with the same name who fought for the British during the Revolutionary War?

To commemorate America's 250th, explore the conflicting paths of patriot Philip Van Cortlandt and his loyalist cousin, Philip Van Cortlandt.

08/18/2026

Louise Bryant, Crystal Eastman, Inez Milholland and Ida Rauh—who are highlighted in this Women's Suffrage Map of Greenwich Village—all lived in Croton at various points in their lives.

07/20/2026

Step back in time and experience history firsthand as part of Croton's America250 Celebration.

Join local historian Duane Jackson on Saturday, August 1, at 10:00 am at Van Cortlandt Manor for a Revolutionary War Reenactment Showcase. Costumed interpreters will portray soldiers from the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and 2nd New York Regiment, bringing this significant milestone in our nation's history to life.

Learn about the pivotal role of the First Rhode Island Regiment, local Revolutionary War battles, daily life as a Continental soldier, and enjoy a live musket firing demonstration, followed by a Q&A.

This is a FREE event, and no registration is required. We hope you'll join us for this engaging look at our nation's history!