History
Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.
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When Yonkers Denied, the National and State Registers Obliged; Messiah Baptist Church Declared Historic Place
On May 28, 2024, Messiah Baptist Church celebrated its addition to the National Register of Historic Places with Rev. Al Sharpton.
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Messiah Baptist Church Celebrates Inclusion on the State and National Registers of Historic Places
On May 28, 2024, Messiah Baptist Church will celebrate its inclusion on historic registers with Rev. Al Sharpton attending.
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Stone Carver Barbara Segal Brings Art and Function to Yonkers Spaces
Local artist Barbara Segal merged classical stone carving techniques with modern American aesthetics, shaping the identity of Yonkers.
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John Copcutt’s Entrepreneurial Legacy and the Haunted History of His Mansion
John Copcutt Mansion, a testament to 19th-century entrepreneurship in Yonkers, blends commerce and the supernatural in its history.
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Providing Shelter: In Memory of Roy Echols and Jackie Robinson
Together, Jackie Robinson and Roy Echols built community and affordable housing impacting countless lives in Yonkers.
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Yonkers Baseball Player George Wright Cemented Place in Sporting History
Yonkers athlete, George Wright’s legacy spans from cricket fields to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
