Bringing Pelham's History to Life


An Unexpected Trip

Forty years ago, two Pelhamites commuted together from Pelham expecting to be back that evening. Instead they went somewhere most Americans never got to see.

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Tid-bits of information about Pelham History

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Sponsored by the PMHS PTA & the Junior League of Pelham

The 2024 Pelham History & House Tour

For the 30th year, generous Pelhamites opened their homes for tours that highlighted some of our community's most interesting and historic landmarks, including:
The Clifford Weihman house designed by Pelham's most famous architect
A house in the mews of "Pelham Gardens"
An outstanding and recently-expanded "Shingle Style" home  

Pelham History:

All About the Churches (coming soon!)

Pelhamites:
Interesting people who have lived in Pelham

Pelham's Historic Newspapers:
The Pelham Sun (1911-2005, the Pelham Record(1913-14), and the Pelham Weekly (1992-2001) are now available on-line

2021 -2022

The Pelham Memorial High School Centennial Celebration


In celebration of the PMHS Centennial, the Town Historian reported on the history of:

The construction of PMHS

The first graduating class of PMHS

"The Pelican Parade" PMHS Fight Song and its author, Jordan Smith, PMHS 1928

The Pelican Mascot of PMHS

The oldest living PMHS Alums

Arthur L. Scinta, Town Historian


Mailing Address:
Pelham Town Hall, 34 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803
Office Address:

Daronco Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue
Pelham, NY 10803, US


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