White Plains History

05/25/2026

Today we honor the memory of those U.S. service members who gave the last full measure for their country. In honor of the Rev War 250th anniversary, the White Plains Historical Society also remembers those who served in the Revolutionary War whose final resting place is in White Plains:

White Plains Rural Cemetery:
Pvt. Jesse Coles, Col. Birdsall’s Dutchess County Militia, and U.S. Navy
Capt. James Falconer, Col. Thomas’s Westchester County Militia
Pvt. Moses Fowler, Col. Thomas’s Westchester County Militia
Major Jonathan Horton, Westchester County Militia
Corp. James Sniffen, Col. Thomas’s Westchester County Militia
Gilbert Taylor

First Presbyterian Church Cemetery:
John Barker, Drummer, Dutchess County Militia
Pvt. Thomas Barker, Albany County Militia
Pvt. Amos Cobb, Connecticut Levies, 3rd Battalion
Pvt. Charles Dusenberry
Capt. Henry Dusenberry
Elijah Fisher
Nicholas Fisher
Pvt. John Gray, Virginia Regiment
Abraham Hatfield
Pvt. Daniel Hatfield, Westchester County Militia
Lieut. Caleb P. Horton
Capt. Jonathan Paulding Horton
William Horton
Capt. Solomon Kidder, Col. Brook’s Massachusetts Regiment
Pvt. Benjamin Lyon, Col. Thomas’s Westchester County Militia
John Martine
Caleb Merritt, Col. Thomas’s Westchester County Militia
1st Lt Elijah Miller, Col. Drake’s Westchester County Militia
Pvt. Elijah Miller, Jr., Col. Drake’s Westchester County Militia
Pvt. John Miller, Col. Drake’s Westchester County Militia
Jonathan Osgood, Massachusetts Regiment
Capt. Jacob Purdy , Col. Thomas’s Westchester County Militia
Elisha Tompkins, 1st Westchester County Militia
Jonathan Griffin Tompkins, Col. Thomas’s Westchester County Militia

Harriot Family Burial Ground:
Israel Harriot, Col. Lamb’s Regiment, Continental Artillery

Jonathan Purdy Family Burial Ground:
Hercules Wessels, Col. Lamb’s Regiment, Continental Artillery

05/23/2026

The White Plains Historical Society's 2026 Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, June 14th at the Jacob Purdy House National Historic Site - 60 Park Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603. There will be a brief Members' meeting commencing at 1 PM followed by a presentation by Jennie Steinhagen, who will appear as Westchester historical figure Phebe Fowler Ward. Please see attached for more details and RSVP information. The public are welcome.
Member dues may be paid online at: https://whiteplainshistory.github.io/membership.html
(dues levels listed at this website), or by check mailed to:
White Plains Historical Society
60 Park Avenue
White Plains, NY 10603
We'll see you soon!

04/19/2026

We are pleased to announce White Plains Hospital as a featured sponsor of the 250th anniversary reenactment of the reading of the Declaration of Independence at White Plains and the Birth of New York State. Please join us Sunday, July 12th at 11:30 AM for this historic event in downtown White Plains! Wear your tricorn, or your petticoat! Admission FREE!

02/22/2026

While His Excellency, General George Washington's guard believe they can get him to the White Plains on time today, there is concern about him making it back safely to camp. As a result of the severe weather forecast,, the event today at the Jacob Purdy House in his honor is regrettably CANCELLED.
Please follow our page for future events.

02/21/2026

We are watching the weather report here from the top of Purdy Hill and as of right now, General Washington is still expected to visit. Please check this page tomorrow morning for the latest update in case he has to cancel.
WPH

01/25/2026

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026 - White Plains Rev War 250 Commemorates the Reading of the Declaration of Independence &
the Birth of New York State.
Official ceremony and reenactment to be followed by a Colonial Village in Tibbits Park. More details to follow…

01/21/2026

You are cordially invited to celebrate with us George Washington's Birthday on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Jacob Purdy House National Historic Site - Washington's Headquarters - 60 Park Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603, from Noon to 2 PM. Our celebration, coinciding with RevWar250, and the 294th Anniversary of his birth, will feature General Washington himself, in the flesh! Ask him (almost) anything you want!
More details attached. As usual, admission, refreshments, and cupcakes are FREE!
Huzzah!
White Plains History

10/26/2025

Going on now at Jacob Purdy House.

10/25/2025

REMINDER: The Battle of White Plains Commemoration will be taking place tomorrow, October 26, 2025 at the Jacob Purdy House National Historic Site, 60 Park Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603. Property will be open from 10 AM until 4 PM. Flag Ceremony is at Noon. Children welcome. Admission FREE!
See you there!
White Plains History

10/18/2025