The Historical Society of
Rockland County
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKLAND COUNTY IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM OCTOBER 26 THROUGH THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS WE INSTALL OUR 50TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXHIBITION.
THE RESEARCH LIBRARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ARE OPEN
BY APPOINTMENT. CALL US AT (845) 634-9629.
A Brief History of Rockland County
Rockland County is the smallest county in New York State outside the five boroughs of New York City. It is bounded by the Hudson River on the east, the State of New Jersey on the south, and the Ramapo Mountains to the north and west. Although the county consists of only 176 square miles, it is a land rich in history.
To a newcomer, Rockland County may appear to be border-to-border housing developments built over the past forty years, but its historical roots go back almost four hundred years—more than ten thousand years if you include Native American history. Records indicate that the first residents were the Indians of the Delaware or Lenape Nation, who were scattered throughout the county in small bands. ...
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Rockland Revolution 250 Luncheon
November 1, 2026
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Crossroads of Rockland History
Eberling Mail Wagon Update
Ray and Frank Eberling, grandsons of early twenetieth-century New City Postman Frank Eberling, join host Clare Sheridan to provide an update on the wagon’s restoration and how HSRC members and the wider community have helped in the process.
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Upcoming Events
Rockland County Local History Event Calendar
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1pm O'town Museum: Exhibition Opening: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
1pm HSRC: Annual Luncheon
1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
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1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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1pm O'town Museum: Exhibition Opening: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
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8:45am HSRC: The Traitor and the Spy Bus Daytrip
1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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1pm O'town Museum: Exhibition Opening: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
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1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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1pm O'town Museum: Exhibition Opening: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
7pm Genealogical Society of RC: Monthly Meeting
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
10am O'town Museum Exhibition: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
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1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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1pm O'town Museum: Exhibition Opening: "1776/1976: From Democracy to Disco: Orangetown and the Bicentennial"
1pm Haverstraw Brick Museum: Mary Mowbray-Clarke Exhibition
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10am HSRC CLOSED (Except by appointment)
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Collections
The Historical Society of Rockland County's collection comprises approximately 3,650 objects that date from the early eighteenth century to the present.
Press Room
South of the Mountains
Dive into a world of captivating stories, insightful discussions, and endless entertainment.
Issues of South of the Mountains from 1957 to 2013 are available in fully searchable PDF form online via the New York Heritage portal.
Podcasts
Crossroads of
Rockland History
Host Clare Sheridan welcomes guests every month to explore, celebrate and learn about the rich history of Rockland County and New York's Lower Hudson Valley.
