Harrison Remembers

 brings to life the dynamic history of our community and its people. These images and documents are a compelling testament to the growth and transformation of the Town of Harrison, New York. This is a collaborative effort among the Harrison Public Library, Charles Dawson History Center and Town/Village of Harrison.

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Genealogical Journeys

Genealogical Journeys collects the experiences of Harrison residents exploring…

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Genevieve "Ma" Riis

Genevieve Riis was a wife, mother, volunteer, advocate, baker, pen pal, event…

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Harrison Front Steps

NOTE: Mrs. Larsen has paused her sessions as per Governor Cuomo's order but…

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Harrison Public Library: A History

The rich history of the Harrison Public Library, which is comprised of the Main…

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Greetings from Harrison: a Postcard Collection by Justine Savage

Harrison resident Justine Savage came across some old Harrison postcards online…

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Parsons

Parsons Memorial School is home to the childhood memories of generations of…

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Downtown Harrison

Join Gene Westmoreland, a history enthusiast who grew up in Harrison, as he…

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Harrison Firehouse

In an era before modern firefighting equipment and adequate water supply,…

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Harrison at Home

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Harrison Public Library invited the…

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Reminiscence: Harrison High School Yearbooks

This collection of Harrison High School yearbooks kicks-off with Reminiscence…

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Firsthand History: Harrison Past & Present

This collection contains recordings from Magic Box Productions' Oral History…

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The Stories They Tell

Harrison High School and Harrison Public Library come together to honor American…

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The Hills

The Hills refers to the area of Harrison, North Castle and White Plains where…

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