The Briarcliff Manor-Scarborough Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and protect the unique history of this community. Our goal is to share that story in order to build pride in our village and ensure a legacy for future generations.
On Saturday, 8 April the BMSHS organized a showing of the 1937 Movie: "The Birth of Saint Mary's". The showing took place in the Parish Hall at All Saint's Church. It was preceded by a short presentation on the history of Saint Mary's. The audience seemed to enjoy both the presentation and the movie and asked lots of questions. Once again, we'd like to thank The Rev. Kevin Veitinger, Rector, All Saints Episcopal Church, Briarcliff Manor for welcoming us into his lovely church. Click on the above image to see the movie. The speaker notes are also available here.
Important Announcement
About Oliver Chamberlain
“Mr. Chamberlain has published articles on Harold Caparn (a former resident of Briarcliff Manor) and Caparn's early employer J. Wilkinson Elliott and has provided text and photographs on Elliott and Caparn for The Cultural Landscape Foundation's "Pioneers," online. He has provided the entry on Caparn for the book Shaping the American Landscape, published in 2009. Chamberlain published his book Landscapes and Writings of Harold Caparn, 1890-1945, in 2013. Chamberlain has held faculty and administrative positions at Bowling Green State University, OH, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is the fifth generation of the Caparn/Chamberlain family with interests in the art of landscape design and visual and performing arts and is the author of “A Clear Vision to Future Delight: Landscapes and Writings of Harold Caparn”. Some sources for the book come from his personal family collection, others from his extensive research. He lives with his family on a plot he has designed near Providence, R.I.”
We very much hope you will be able to attend.
What’s New in May 2024
For What’s New items from previous months please go to Previous What’s New Items
Added an indication that 2024 is our 50th Anniversary Year to the BMSHS Logo appearing on every page