Local History Exhibits

Scarsdale Celebrates the 4th of July - A Retrospective in Photographs

On display in the Local History Center for the month of July, 2023, this exhibit highlights the history of Independence Day celebrations in Scarsdale. In the early 20th century, celebrations were limited to private parties. Public celebrations began in 1915, sometimes held by the Village itself, but often held by neighborhood associations. Fireworks displays were sometimes held at Butler Field. Soon after the pool complex opened in 1969, the Village began holding fireworks displays there, and continues to hold them there to this day.

Pride Comes to Scarsdale - 90s Edition

On display in the Local History Center for the month of July, 2023, this exhibit highlights the public discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in Scarsdale during the 1990s. This Pride Month, take some time to reflect on the history of LGBTQ+ issues in our community, and how opinions and norms have changed over the last 30 years.