History, Natural History & the Arts
The grounds behind Beck Memorial Presbyterian Church in West Farms in the Bronx hold significant historical value.
Research has confirmed that this area includes an African burial ground established before 1663, as well as additional cemeteries concentrated along East 180th Street between Boston Road and Vyse Avenue. [Read more…] about Bronx West Farms Slave Cemetery Effort Seeks Support
New York State Parks and Westchester County Parks have approved the renewal of the Jay Heritage Center’s (JHC) stewardship of the 21.5-acre Jay Property for another 10-year period. Westchester County Executive George Latimer personally sponsored Westchester County’s ACT 2023-312 in July to reaffirm the public-private partnership among the County, New York State Parks, and JHC. [Read more…] about Jay Heritage Center Property Management Agreement Renewed
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