named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Crossroads of Rockland History
Monthly podcast hosted by Clare Sheridan featuring discussions with guests on Rockland County’s historical topics and figures.
Jacob Blauvelt House Tours
Docent-guided tours of the historic Jacob Blauvelt Homestead offered on Sunday afternoons from May through October.
Rockland County Executive's Historic Preservation Awards
Annual awards program recognizing outstanding historic preservation efforts in Rockland County, including rehabilitation, restoration, and leadership awards.
Rockland and the Revolution
2026 exhibition and lecture series exploring Rockland County's role in the American Revolution, including guided tours, talks, and special events.
South of the Mountains
Quarterly journal published by HSRC featuring scholarly and popular articles on Rockland County history, available in print and digital formats.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Local History Museum Operations 3 activities
- Curating and managing a historical artifact collectionMaintains a collection of approximately 3,650 historical objects dating from the early eighteenth century to the present, housed and preserved as part of its museum operations.
- Hosting rotating public exhibitions on local historyPresents exhibitions such as "Home Grown: A History of Farming in Rockland County" and the 2026 exhibition "Rockland in the Revolution: An 250th Anniversary Exploration," open Wednesdays through Sundays with regular hours.
- Operating a museum and educational center on Rockland County historyOperates a 7,200 square foot History Center with 2,170 square feet of exhibition space, library, and public amenities compliant with ADA standards; manages historical buildings including the Jacob Blauvelt House and an Anglo-Dutch barn for exhibits and educational programming.
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Erecting and maintaining historical markers across Rockland CountyHas installed 81 historical markers on posts and 3 plaques on boulders since 1980; maintains documentation including marker texts, photographs, and site information in its library and provides a downloadable list of all markers.
- Producing a monthly podcast on local historyProduces and distributes the "Crossroads of Rockland History" podcast series to explore and educate the public about regional historical topics.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for endangered historic sitesCollaborates with the Rockland County Preservation Board and municipal historians to identify and publicize the county’s most endangered historic places, promoting their preservation.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Digitizing and providing access to historical publicationsMade archival issues of "South of the Mountains" (1957–2013) available in fully searchable PDF format through the New York Heritage digital portal.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presenting annual historic preservation awardsOrganizes and presents the annual Rockland County Executive's Historic Preservation Merit Awards, recognizing individuals, public agencies, and organizations for outstanding preservation efforts; has awarded over 100 honors since 1991.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Providing docent-led tours of historic propertiesOffers guided tours of the Jacob Blauvelt House on Sunday afternoons from May through October, allowing public access to period-furnished historic spaces.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing and distributing the quarterly journal "South of the Mountains"Produces and distributes the quarterly publication "South of the Mountains" as a membership benefit, with recent issues published in 2024–2026; also publishes reader-submitted articles on local geological and historical features.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publishing and selling historical books and poetry collectionsPublishes and sells the book Across Time's Fence, containing poems by Florence Ripley Mastin, as part of its educational and cultural offerings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$107K44%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$127K53%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$339K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$146K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.07M
Cash$271K
Investments$3.27M
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$4.07M
Liquid reserves125.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN DEEKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $60K |
board members · 12
- DIANE BUELL — Trustee
- ELIJAH REICHLIN MELNICK — Trustee
- JAMES HIGGINS — Trustee
- JOHN RESANOVICH — Trustee
- JUDGE ALFRED J WEINER — Vice President
- JUDGE VICTOR ALFIERI — Trustee
- Jennifer Lorenzo — Trustee
- LEA WOLINETZ — Trustee
- REV RICHARD D BAKER — Trustee
- STEPHEN N BECKERLE — Vice President
- Sue Ferreri — Treasurer
- VERONICA DeMEO BOESCH — President
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 914 Studios Partner — Collaborated on the dedication of a historical marker.
- Central Presbyterian Church Partner — Featured in the cover image of the South of the Mountains publication, indicating a connection through historical documentation or recognition.
- County’s municipal historians Partner — Works with the Historical Society to identify and highlight endangered historic places in Rockland County.
- Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery Partner — Recipient of the Community Service Award from the Historical Society of Rockland County.
- Harrington Press Partner — Prints the "South of the Mountains" publication for the Historical Society of Rockland County.
- Harrington Press Partner — Prints the 'South of the Mountains' publication.
- Harrington Press Partner — Prints the South of the Mountains publication
- New City Library History Room Partner — Co-holds collections of The New Magazine from the mid-1960s.
- New York Heritage Partner — Partnered to provide online access to digitized issues of "South of the Mountains" through the New York Heritage portal.
- Rockland County Preservation Board Partner — Collaborates with the Historical Society to identify endangered historic places in Rockland County.
- Town of Clarkstown Government — Provides three acres of land for parking and buffer space adjacent to the historic farm site.
- Van Houten Farms Partner — Featured in the "Home Grown" exhibit and subject of a reprinted historical article by its owner.
- www.HMDB.org Partner — Provides links to individual HSRC markers on the Historical Marker Database website.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Historical Interpretationmethodology: community-engaged educationBy centering local perspectives and community-sourced narratives in exhibits, publications, and public programs, the organization fosters deeper public engagement with history because it connects broader historical events to lived regional experiences, making history more relevant and accessible.
- Recognition-Based Preservation Advocacymethodology: recognition-based advocacyBy publicly recognizing excellence in historic preservation through awards and community storytelling, the organization strengthens community pride and motivates further preservation action because recognition fosters collective identity and inspires emulation.