RW250 Events and Ongoing Celebrations Throughout 2026
A spotlight on upcoming celebrations this spring for the American Revolutionary War Semiquincentennial (RW250), both locally and across New York. Explore talks, exhibits, and events throughout the county.
April 23 | 10:30am | Historic Quilt Talk
Quilt historian Peggy Norris explores the variety of quilts owned by the New Castle Historical Society including the newly restored Patriotic Quilt. (Location: Horace Greeley House | 100 King Street, Chappaqua)
April 25 | 3pm | Author Talk Stacy Schiff
Author Stacy Schiff will be in person, in conversation with CBS Anchor and author Mary Calvi. Sponsors: Westchester Library System | Revolutionary Westchester 250 | One County, One Read (Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers)
Ongoing | One County, One Read
All Westchester county residents are invited to join together to commemorate the 250th year of the Revolutionary War by reading “The Revolutionary: Sam Adams” by Pulitzer Prize winning author Stacy Schiff. Sponsors: Westchester Library System | Revolutionary Westchester 250 | One County, One Read
Ongoing | Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary in New York State
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