ABOUT US

 

Founded in 1974 on the occasion of the village’s 75th anniversary, the mission of the Briarcliff Manor-Scarborough Historical Society is to promote lasting interest in the history and traditions of the community. In doing so, it seeks to:

  1. Promote and encourage original historical research,

  2. Gather, preserve, display and make available for study artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials relating to the history of Briarcliff Manor and Scarborough, the surrounding area and the State of New York,

  3. Encourage the preservation and suitable marking of places of historic interest.

 

Officers and Trustees (From Left to Right)

  • Anthony Arturi - Treasurer

  • Charlie Trainor - Trustee

  • Kathleen Reilly Zawacki - Secretary

  • Karen Smith - Executive Director

  • George Behling - President

  • Howard Dale - Vice President

 

Our Facilities

We maintain an office and exhibit room in the lower level of the current Village Library building. There you are welcome to view, with our staff, our extensive collection of photos, maps (200+), books (300+), journals. memorabilia and items of historic interest that are today part of our growing archives. We welcome the opportunity to share these with you as you learn more about our past.

Click here for directions and hours.

Internships and Volunteering

The Historical Society depends  on volunteers to undertake and support its activities. We welcome all who are interested in dedicating their time in assisting us. In addition, we have limited opportunities to support unpaid internships for high school and college students who are interested in local historical research and in maintaining our collection. For volunteer or internship opportunities please click here.

Eileen O’Connor Weber Scholarship

Each year the Briarcliff Manor-Scarborough Historical Society presents a $1,000 scholarship award to a Briarcliff Manor High School senior in honor of one of the Society's founding members, Eileen O'Connor Weber. Eileen was a lifelong resident, advocate, and spokesperson for our village. She was especially passionate about preserving its history. The Briarcliff Manor-Scarborough Historical Society is honored to present this scholarship in her name to a senior at Briarcliff Manor High School who exhibits a similar pride and passion for our community.

The criteria for this scholarship and an application can be accessed by Clicking Here or from the Guidance Office at Briarcliff Manor High School.