About the Tuckahoe History Committee and It’s Mission

Late 1990’s:  The history project began when Vicki Ford, former Councilwoman from the town of Eastchester, asked community leaders to gather history for the town's 2000 Millennium Celebration.  These efforts were led by Mayor Phil White and his wife, Alice.

2001: History gathering continued towards Tuckahoe’s Centennial in 2002 to commemorate the first 100 years of Tuckahoe’s rich history.

2002-Present: After the Centennial, residents valued what had been collected and wanted more. The group continued gathering more distant history as well as current events that would inevitably become history.

For almost three decades, the Tuckahoe History Committee has:

●      Held open houses for residents, seniors, scouts, school groups, and teachers, as well as trolley and walking tours.

●      Digitized historic photos and  offered digital presentations to different service organizations.

●      Created a website and Facebook page

●      Fielded questions from people near and far

●      Created a mini-Marble Museum at the Village Hall with a display depicting the early marble industry in Tuckahoe, which was donated after being on display at the O’Silas Gallery at the 350th Celebration of Town of Eastchester in 2014.

●      In 2016, collaborated with historians to commemorate World War I

●      2021- 2022 Fostered the development of the Historic Preservation Task Force/Commission and the creation of Historic Preservation Legislation.

●      In 2023, provided historical content for the Old Stone Mill Complex Monument.

●      Collaborated on projects, such as geocaching history tour with the library; an audio walking tour led by a local Eagle Scout,

●      Serve on Westchester Historian Local Roundtable and Westchester 250th programming.

The Mission of the Tuckahoe History Committee is to conduct and encourage historical research, collection, preservation and exhibition of historical photographs, maps, events and materials for future generations to enjoy.  The committee will also conduct presentations of Historical programs at local schools, media platforms and community organizations as a form of Historical outreach. (2019)

Thanks to residents and the diligence of committee volunteers, the collection has grown, and outreach, fundraising, and succession planning ensures our sustainability to further our mission.

Our vast collection of artifacts and over 200 binders of documentation and photos capture Village history from its indigenous beginnings to the present.  What happens today is tomorrow’s history!

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering or donating to the Tuckahoe History Committee, please email us at tuckahoehistory@gmail.com