The Toast of Our Town exhibit celebrates two Port Chester powerhouses  - Ed Sullivan and The Capitol Theatre - who shaped the history of rock and roll, and the crossover between them.  In 2026, The Capitol Theatre turns 100 and Ed Sullivan is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This exhibit showcases Ed Sullivan's history [his personal life, his influential show, and his advocacy for Civil Rights], The Capitol Theatre [history from 1926 to the present, including times it closed and how it became "The Original Rock Palace"], and the artists that played on BOTH the Ed Sullivan Show AND The Cap.  The exhibit includes video display, lots of historical info, historic newspapers, as well as merch and ticket stubs from selected bands. 

How many of these amazing artists do you recognize? Did you know they played both venues?

Smokey Robinson, Ike and Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, The Chambers Brothers, Joe Cocker, Santana, Janis Joplin [who wrote "Mercedes Benz" at a bar around the corner from the Capitol], Jefferson Airplane, Art Garfunkel, Billy Preston, BB King, Bo Diddley, Richie Havens, Steppenwolf, Dion, Paul Anka, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, The Rascals, The Byrds, and The Platters. 

It's completely free and is on 6 Saturdays, from 1P-4P at the Bush Lyon Homestead in Port Chester. November 21st, December 5th, 12th, and 19th, and January 9th and 16th.