The Briarcliff Manor-Scarborough Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and protect the unique history of this community. Our goal is to share that story in order to build pride in our village and ensure a legacy for future generations.

 

The Reverend William Creighton, D.D. who in 1839 established Saint Mary’s Episcopal, Briarcliff Manor’s oldest church.

Important Announcements

We have now fixed dates for our last two presentations as follows:

  • Join historian Mike Virgintino and learn about Freedomland U.S.A., an early 1960s theme park dedicated to American history that was located in the Baychester section of the northeast Bronx. The presentation will take place on Saturday, 18 October 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Parish Hall of the Briarcliff Congregational Church: 25 South State Road, Briarcliff Manor. Every attendee will receive an actual entrance turnstile token from Freedomland as a keepsake provided by the Frank R. Adamo Freedomland U.S.A. Collection. 

  • Karen Sharman will describe a recent extensive renovation of the Briarcliff Congregational Church's famous stained-glass windows (several of which were made by Tiffany and company). The presentation will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1:00-3:00pm in the Congregational Church. We're hoping that it will be a bright, sunny day with the sun streaming in through the beautiful stained-glass windows.

What’s New on this site in October 2025

For What’s New items from previous months please go to Previous What’s New Items

  • Added a new featured image: The Reverend William Creighton, D.D. who in 1839 established Saint Mary’s Episcopal, Briarcliff Manor’s oldest church. St. Marys celebrated its 175th Anniversary in 2014 but unfortunately closed in July 2015. As of today (October 9, 2025) it remains closed.

  • Added a new Email Newsletter: August 2025 to the Newsletters Section.

  • Added a new Notebook: The Plasmon Saga

  • Added a new Important Document: Plasmon Cookbook

  • Added a new Video from the ever-popular Ian Cressman who, although he’s back at school is still producing short videos for us. This one’s on the 1934 Briarcliff Trophy Race.