The Hastings Historical Society, founded in 1971, was chartered by the New York Board of Regents to collect, preserve, and actively put to use the historic treasures of Hastings-on...view moreThe Hastings Historical Society, founded in 1971, was chartered by the New York Board of Regents to collect, preserve, and actively put to use the historic treasures of Hastings-on-Hudson. Housed in the former Henry Draper Observatory Cottage and boasting hundreds of members in Hastings and around the world, the Hastings Historical Society maintains an award-winning archive, publishes an acclaimed newsletter, and runs programs for the public.view less