New Issue Available Now!

IN THIS ISSUE

W. Parker Smith: His First Nine Years Living in the DeWint House

Consulting Editor Marianne B. Leese has assembled a charming collection of letters and photographs about a 19th century resident of the DeWint House.

How We Came Here: The Beginning of My American Dream

In 1977, Rosalinde Ginsburg wrote about her childhood dream to come to America. Her daughter, Andrea Alexander, recently wrote about Rosie’s career in Rockland County.

Historic Homes and Landmarks Tour

Piermont Places and Sparkill Spaces: a self-guided tour of the two communities, sponsored by the Historical Society of Rockland County and the Piermont Historical Society, on October 3, 2026.

Reception for the Eberling Mail Wagon

On October 17, 2026, the restored Eberling Mail Wagon was welcomed home to the Historical Society with a reception given by the Collections Committee for the Eberling family and friends and for the generous donors who contributed to the restoration project.

COVER PICTURE. Early postcard of the DeWint House, showing frame edition built by W. Parker Smith’s father. From the collection of Marjorie H. Johnson.

SOUTH OF THE MOUNTAINS (ISSN 0489-9563) is published quarterly by The Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956; phone, (845) 634-9629; fax, (845) 634-8690; website, www.RocklandHistory.org; email, info@rocklandhistory.org.

While all efforts are made to ensure accuracy in the articles, the Historical Society assumes no responsibility for opinions and conclusions expressed or implied by contributors. The editors welcome contributions of letters and articles. Please contact us at the Historical Society.

© 2026 The Historical Society of Rockland County. All rights reserved

Editor: Marjorie H. Johnson     *      Consulting Editor: Marianne B. Leese

Printing by Harrington Press, Nyack, New York

The single copy price of South of the Mountains is $5, including postage and handling.

South of the Mountains is a benefit of membership in the Historical Society of Rockland County. To learn more about membership and open a subscription, click here.