Announcements

Come enjoy our usual delicious and delightful spread of food from around the world that reflect Port Chester’s immigrant past and present, fun holiday activities for kids and adults, and historical displays about our Village.

Ed Sullivan Exhibit

We will be continuing our Ed Sullivan exhibit through our Winterfest celebration, so if you missed it the first time, you can still see it! We will be highlighting Ed Sullivan’s writings about his holiday and Christmas memories in Port Chester. Did you know he wrote a book called Christmas with Ed Sullivan? He wrote essays for it himself, collected some already published essays from other writers (Truman Capote, Anton Checkov), and asked his friends and colleagues to contribute (Cole Porter, Lucy and Desi Arnez, Richard Rogers, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye).

The experts are coming! The experts are coming!

The Port Chester Historical Society is delighted to announce that we have won a site visit from Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York to help us assess and manage our collections!

The Port Chester Historical Society has been revitalized and is now moving forward with renewed purpose—collecting, archiving, and preserving the village’s rich history. Housed in the historic Bush Lyon Homestead (c. 1760), the Society has rebounded from decades of decline thanks to local community efforts, including projects by local Girl and Boy Scouts in 2018 that reignited interest and activity. Despite setbacks during the pandemic, the Society continues to thrive, committed to uncovering, sharing, and celebrating Port Chester’s diverse heritage. With an emphasis on inclusion and education, the Society seeks to engage all members of the community in exploring and preserving the stories that shape their shared past.

You can learn more about the Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York at https://dhpsny.org/

Meet 2025’s CREEPIEST Doll: Penny Dreadful

Congratulations to our contest winner Kelsie!