Multi-Media Presentation | Local Battles of Westchester, New York
During the Revolutionary War, Westchester was known as ‘Neutral Ground.’ It was anything but neutral.
Learn more about local battles, life here during the American Revolution, and how the war impacted our country.
Join Port Chester Historical Society Director Emeritus and Vice-President of the Board of Trustees of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Paul Zaccagnino for an insightful presentation on local history during the American Revolution at the Port Chester-Rye Public LIbrary.
Lecture: “Revolutionary Westchester: History Hidden In Plain Sight”
Mike Virgintino will be providing a free lecture at the Bush Lyon Homestead on Sunday, September 27th.
“Revolutionary Westchester: History Hidden In Plain Sight” reveals many of the hidden sites, monuments and plaques commemorating the American Revolution from the northern part of the county to the southern portion that became The Bronx.
October Membership Meeting
All membership meetings begin at 7:30pm and will be held in a hybrid format (In-Person at the Bush Lyon Homestead, 479 King Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 and on Zoom).
Creepy Doll Tea Party
Join us for an afternoon of spooky elegance at the historic Bush Lyon Homestead! Choose from one of two experiences at the Bush Lyon Homestead on Saturday, October 3rd.
Tour Experience Only: $5
From 2:00-3:00pm
Visit the Bush Lyon Homestead for a haunted tour and photos with our creepy dolls! Purchase tour experience tickets using the link below.
Tea Party Experience: $15
From 3:15-4:15pm
Join us at the Bush Lyon Homestead for spooky story time, light refreshments, a haunted tour, and photos with our creepy dolls! Purchase tea party experience tickets using the link below.
November Membership Meeting
All membership meetings begin at 7:30pm and will be held in a hybrid format (In-Person at the Bush Lyon Homestead, 479 King Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 and on Zoom).
Lecture: “The Northeast Bronx: From Retreating Glaciers To Co-op City”
Mike Virgintino returns to the Bush Lyon Homestead as part of his lecture series on Sunday, November 8th.
“The Northeast Bronx: From Retreating Glaciers To Co-op City” provides an historic look at the boulders left behind by the glaciers, the marshland that was home of the Lenape, Dutch and English, the lost airport, the Village of Baychester and summer cabins, the Freedomland U.S.A. American history theme park, and today’s housing and shopping center. (This briefly includes Freedomland as it relates to the history of the northeast area of the borough.)
December Membership Meeting
All membership meetings begin at 7:30pm and will be held in a hybrid format (In-Person at the Bush Lyon Homestead, 479 King Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 and on Zoom).
September Membership Meeting
All membership meetings begin at 7:30pm and will be held in a hybrid format (In-Person at the Bush Lyon Homestead, 479 King Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 and on Zoom).
Port Chester Day- Apple Pie Contest!
Register to enter The People’s Choice Apple Pie Baking Contest as part of 2026’s Port Chester Day!
August Membership Meeting
All membership meetings begin at 7:30pm and will be held in a hybrid format (In-Person at the Bush Lyon Homestead, 479 King Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 and on Zoom).
July Membership Meeting
All membership meetings begin at 7:30pm and will be held in a hybrid format (In-Person at the Bush Lyon Homestead, 479 King Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 and on Zoom).
Spring Cleaning!
Volunteers welcome to help clean up the homestead- just in time for summer!
Become A Volunteer
Do you have skills, time—or both? We’d love your help!
We’re looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects this spring. If something below interests you, please email us with what you’d like to work on, and we’ll follow up to coordinate dates and times.