Keyword: West Hempstead Historical Society
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For more than two centuries, the Bedell House was located west of Mayfair Avenue in West Hempstead. It was transplanted to Old Bethpage Village Restoration in 1981.
Bedell House is razed
The Bedell House, a historic settlement that was built in West Hempstead and transplanted to Old Bethpage Village Restoration three decades ago, was demolished by Nassau County workers last week … more
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Members of the West Hempstead Historical Society celebrated its Fourth Annual Winter Luncheon at the Pompei Restaurant.
WHHS looks to the past — but also the future
The West Hempstead Historical Society recently celebrated its past and future projects at the organization’s Fourth Annual Winter Luncheon at the Pompei Restaurant. The organization’s … more
Lakeview Fire Chief Heather Senti, the first woman to be named fire chief in Nassau County, pushes herself in the line of duty to help protect the community and keep her neighbors safe.
March is National Women’s History Month
For more than a century, the United States has witnessed its credo of “all men created equal and independent” become altered at the hands of some daring women — leading suffragists … more
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West Hempstead Historical Society members and guests celebrate unveiling of historical photo displays.
W.H. Historical Society gears up for another season
The West Hempstead Historical Society recently unveiled its summer project — a collection of 40 framed and labeled photos from the archives displayed on the walls of the West Hempstead Public … more
West Hempstead Historical Society members Bill Rilling, back left, Helen Duryea, President John Shaud, and Linda Brohm, front left, Justine Niedz and Joan Klopfer celebrate 31 years of educating residents about their town’s rich history.
W.H. Historical Society archives over 30 years of service
The West Hempstead Historical Society proudly celebrated yet another special date in history, marking its 31st anniversary at its June meeting. In the past three years, the Society has been … more
Chris McAvoy narrating “Helen Duryea Remembers…”
Helen Duryea remembers
On the first cold Monday evening in March, the West Hempstead Historical Society presented its program “Helen Duryea Remembers…” to an enthusiastic and warm audience at the West Hempstead … more
The West Hempstead High School Class of 1962 came together to celebrate their 50th high school reunion on June 24.
WHHS Class of 1962 celebrates 50th reunion
In what made for a festive, touching and memorable gathering, members of West Hempstead High School’s Class of 1962 came together to celebrate their 50th high school reunion on June 24. More … more
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President John Shaud stood proudly next to the West Hempstead Historical Society’s permanent display at the local library.
W.H. Historical Society launches permanent display
The West Hempstead Historical Society recently celebrated achievement of one of its long-standing goals of establishing a permanent display area at the West Hempstead Public Library. The display, … more
Historical Society Treasurer Cathy Shaud with lifetime members Justine Niedz and Helen Duryea.
Old and new: Teen brings history to life in West Hempstead
Members of the West Hempstead Historical Society are already putting in motion plans for 2011. Among them is the promotion of the history of the hamlet through posters donated by West Hempstead High … more
County Legislator Vincent Muscarella presented Chris McAvoy with a certificate of recognition in honor of his historical project.
W.H. teen's history project a hit in the hamlet
Did you know that the Town of Hempstead once had a farm that housed 40 St. Bernard dogs? Or that Martin Luther King Jr. had spoken at the Island Garden Arena? West Hempstead High School sophomore … more
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