Part of our is mission is to increase awareness of the history of the Village of Briarcliff Manor. To this end this section provides a series of articles featuring some of the historic and notable buildings, events, and people of our village.
Over time we will add articles, and/or update existing articles. When we do we will send out a notification by e-mail. We welcome comments and suggestions for the BMSHS History Notebook, which can be sent to mail@briarcliffhistory.org. If you have a question please send it to us and we will do our best to find the answer.
Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women - Notebook Vol. 2020-2
With the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote very soon upon us, it is our privilege to be able to bring to your attention one of the most prominent of the Suffragists, Carrie Chapman Catt…
Local Suffragists - Notebook Vol. 2018-3
Yes you read it correctly. Suffragist rather than the more familiar Suffragette. It is believed that "Suffragette," which has fallen into disfavor, was originally coined by The Daily Mail in London as a derogatory term for female activists. Suffragist is now considered the correct name.