Local History

The following collection are living history interviews with over 150 Greenburgh veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict and War. The interviews were produced by former Greenburgh resident Alan Hochberg and former resident and Vietnam veteran Steve Wittenberg.

In recent years, Hugh McAuley and the Greenburgh Veterans Advisory Committee conducted additional interviews. 

The Town of Greenburgh has created an archive of stories showcasing the struggles, challenges, and successes of the local African American community over the past two centuries. The website, produced by Krista Madsen, features contributions from various sources, including articles by volunteer historians Riley Wentzler and Felicia Barber, videos by Cable Access TV director Janelle Wallace, and interviews by Senior Services Coordinator Tina Harper.

The following collection are interviews with Greenburgh residents regarding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, recorded by Cable Access TV on Demand from the Town of Greenburgh. 

The 9/11 Greenburgh stories highlight the experiences of residents on September 11, 2001, including first responders, those at Ground Zero during the tragedy, and members of community who lost family and friends.

The Covid-19 Memory Project is a historical record of the pandemic's impact on the community. Through pictures and words, community members reflect on how life in Greenburgh and Westchester County has been transformed. The collected photographs and writings document their experiences during this challenging time. The pandemic has profoundly affected the world, both humanly and economically. Early on, Westchester County was an epicenter of the virus, resulting in many losses.