Historical Society of the Nyacks

10/15/2026

Nyack History A to Z Nyack’s First Meeting Place Still Welcomes the Community In 1813, a small group of Nyack residents set out to create the first building in their scattered community intended exclusively as a place for people to gather. William Palmer supplied the land and stone from his nearby...

10/13/2026

❤️ Thank You for Being Part of the Nyack Red Bandanna 9/11 Memorial Tour ❤️
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful journey through Nyack’s history as we honored the lives, courage, and legacies of Welles Crowther, Stacey Sennas McGowan, Harry Wanamaker Jr., Joe Stach Jr., Jon Albert, and Ross Dailey.
❤️ We are honored to preserve their stories so future generations will learn their names, remember their sacrifices, and Never Forget.

10/11/2026

🪦 Stories in Stone: Oak Hill Cemetery Walking Tour
Every stone tells a story. Join us for this 90 minute guided tour through the historic Oak Hill Cemetery.
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Oak Hill Cemetery
140 N Highland Ave, Nyack
$22.00
🔗 Register in IG bio link or here:
https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/stories-in-stone-oak-hill-cemetery-walking-tour-orangetown-october-1106513

10/08/2026

Nyack History A to Z For nearly a century, boarding the Nyack ferry meant stepping directly into the life of the Hudson River. Commuters and tourists stood beside carriage drivers, shopkeepers, politicians, wealthy estate owners, and eventually motorists as the boat pulled away from the Burd Street....

10/05/2026

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10/03/2026

THIS SUNDAY ❤️ Remember. Learn. Honor.
📍Tour starts at Noon at the Depew House: 50 Piermont Ave, Nyack
🔗 Link in bio or register at:
tinyurl.com/nyackredbandanna
🕊️Welles, Stacey, Joseph, Jon, Harry, and Ross

10/02/2026

Don't miss the Nyack Red Bandanna 9/11 Memorial Tour on Sunday ❤
https://tinyurl.com/nyackredbandanna

Our roundup of events this week includes Spirit of So’Bro, the BIPOC Business Fair, music and arts and crafts, the Nyack Red Bandana Tour, and more.

10/01/2026

🚒 Tour the historic Empire Hook & Ladder Co. 1 Firehouse as part of the Nyack Red Bandanna 9/11 Memorial Tour.
❤️ Join us this Sunday, October 4, from noon–3pm for this memorable self-guided tour through Nyack.
💌 Please Note: Our Museum will be CLOSED Saturday.
We will be OPEN Sunday for tour participants to pick up their map and commemorative bandanna. Day-of registration will also be available.
📍50 Piermont Ave, Nyack
🔗 Register & learn more in bio link or:
https://tinyurl.com/nyackredbandanna

10/01/2026

Nyack History At to Z Nyack’s First Prominent Summer Resident For decades, one of Upper Nyack’s most famous houses was said to have been built by a French pirate. The story included imported bricks, smuggling, and a secret tunnel to the Hudson River. Almost none of it was true. The real story be...