Annual Meeting

Thursday, Feb 6, 7pm

Discover the rich history of Steamboats with a photo presentation by Dan Sherman.

New York led the world in developing commercially viable steamboats, and the Hudson River was a proving ground for new and improved engines and designs.

Steamboats revolutionized travel in the Hudson valley prior to the railroad era with elegant and swift night boats, the Day Line, and excursion boats for the lucrative passenger trade. In addition, ferry crossings and freight hauling made the Hudson River — from Manhattan to Albany and points in between — a busy nautical highway.

How did this transportation revolution on the Hudson River start, and when and why did it end? Why not come and find out more!

Join us at Village Hall!

PHS is here to help you discover what makes Piermont special!

Explore Piermont’s fascinating legacy as a railroad town, learn about colorful characters in the town’s history, and learn about upcoming events, workshops, benefits. Or just come and buy one of our new T-shirts. All to benefit the Piermont Historical Society.

Explore Piermont’s fascinating legacy as a railroad town, learn about colorful characters in the town’s history, and learn about upcoming events, workshops, benefits. Or just come and buy one of our new T-shirts. All to benefit the Piermont Historical Society.

If you’ve got some time to spare, why not consider becoming a volunteer? Even as little a three hours volunteering at the Train Station Musuem would be a great help and great fun!

Why not become a member?

To continue supporting the PHS and promoting our historic village. Choose your level or why not give the gift of membership?

IN THE NEWS

PHS Wins Best Local Documentary Award at Nyack International Film Festival 2024

Thank you to the Nyack International Film Festival for bestowing upon us a third award in as many documentaries that we have submitted over the past six years. It just goes to show the great dedication of a small number of volunteers to preserve and share the history of Piermont.

Our Mission: The Piermont Historical Society, founded in 2007, seeks to promote the Village of Piermont to not only celebrate our storied past but to promote the vibrant community we have become. Visit our historic Train Station Museum — from May till December — and discover its vital role in the growth of our village. sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with goings on in town. Welcome to the Piermont Historical Society.

The best way to explore Piermont is with our TravelStorys tour App!

Download our App to your phone and discover Piermont anew!

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TOUR

Take a walk and discover Piermont’s history, one story at a time. Simply download the app and begin exploring historic spots in Piermont.
Narrated by Piermont’s own Tom Chapin.

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New documentary narrated by Piermont's own Tom Chapin

Learn more about Piermont and the central role the railroad played in our history.

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