Local History – The News of the Highlands

‘The Way We Were’, way back in 1872

May 25, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

About three dozen people got out of the hot sun and high temperatures on Saturday afternoon to take a walk back in time at the Highland Falls Library.

Recognition for Mrs. Bailey

January 12, 2022 Editorial Staff

“One of my first duties back in 1993 was replacing our historian. I needed someone very, very capable to do the job and there was no one in this town that could suggest anybody better than Stella Bailey. So, I appointed her.”

Is there royalty in our history?

February 5, 2020 Editorial Staff

This is a story about a Princess and a gallant Prince, on a “date” as they attended a football game at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Schools were different over a century ago

October 17, 2019 Editorial Staff

Another school session is in full swing. Students are meeting with friends. Lots of interaction with sports, trips, and, oh yes, lots of classes for learning about everything, with new and ever-changing teachers.

Looking at the way things used to be

August 9, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls’ John Gunza gave up a recent Saturday morning to talk about local history with Mickey Buchanan and Agnes Saffoury, but, more importantly, with local youth Sophia Farina and Haley Feldman.