Yonkers Historical Society Kicks Off Spring with A Number of Events

The society is restoring the iconic Sherwood House and hosting a series of educational programs.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:21pm

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus photograph of the historic Sherwood House Museum in Yonkers, New York, with its iconic two-level porch and surrounding greenery, captured in a warm, hazy, and dreamlike visual style.The Yonkers Historical Society's ongoing efforts to restore and maintain the historic Sherwood House Museum help preserve a cherished piece of the city's architectural and cultural heritage.Yonkers Today

The Yonkers Historical Society, founded in 1952 with roots dating back to 1877, is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Yonkers, New York. The society recently completed restoration work on the Sherwood House Museum, one of the oldest buildings in Westchester County, and plans to restore the iconic two-level porch in 2026. The society is also hosting a series of educational events this spring, including the Sherwood House opening, Junior History Awards, a community reading program, and workshops on genealogy and poetry.

Why it matters

The Yonkers Historical Society plays a crucial role in preserving the city's history and engaging the local community through educational programs and historic site maintenance. As one of the oldest historical societies in the region, its efforts to restore and maintain the Sherwood House Museum help to protect a significant piece of Westchester County's architectural and cultural heritage.

The details

The Yonkers Historical Society has recently completed restoration work on the roof and one facade of the Sherwood House Museum, a National Historic Landmark. In 2026, the society plans to restore the iconic two-level porch to historical accuracy. All of the restoration work is made possible by grants from the City of Yonkers, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and donations from members and friends of the society.

  • The Sherwood House will open to visitors on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, and be open every Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm through June 28.
  • The Junior History Awards at Sherwood House will be held on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 1:30 pm.
  • The 'One County, One Read' program featuring the book 'The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams' by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff will kick off on April 25, 2026 with an author appearance at the Grinton I. Will Library in Yonkers.
  • The 'Is There a Patriot in Your Tree' workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6 pm in the Flynn Room of the Will Library.
  • The poetry reading from 'Unhired Hands' by David Mills will take place on April 29, 2026 at 6 pm in the Flynn Room of the Will Library.

The players

Yonkers Historical Society

A historical society founded in 1952, with roots dating back to 1877, that is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Yonkers, New York.

Sherwood House Museum

A National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest buildings in Westchester County, which is maintained by the Yonkers Historical Society.

Daughters of the American Revolution

An organization that has provided grants to the Yonkers Historical Society to support the restoration of the Sherwood House Museum.

Stacy Schiff

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose book 'The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams' has been chosen as the inaugural title for the 'One County, One Read' program in Westchester County.

Mary Calvi

A local news anchor and historical novelist who will appear in conversation with Stacy Schiff at the Grinton I. Will Library in Yonkers.

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What’s next

The Yonkers Historical Society will continue its restoration efforts on the Sherwood House Museum, with plans to restore the iconic two-level porch to historical accuracy in 2026.

The takeaway

The Yonkers Historical Society's dedication to preserving the city's rich history and engaging the local community through educational programs and historic site maintenance demonstrates the important role that community-based historical organizations play in safeguarding a region's cultural heritage.