Tag Archives: Lincoln Depot Museum

Abraham Lincoln and Walt Disney

Posted on 12/02/2017 by John G. Testa

Growing up in the 1960’s and 70’s, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color (and then The Wonderful World of Disney) was a staple every Sunday night on television. Every week we looked forward to Walt Disney himself introduce cartoons, historic … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Uncategorized | Tagged 1964, Abraham Lincoln, animatronics, Civil War, Disney World, Disneyland, Hall of Presidents, history, John Testa, Lincoln Depot Museum, Lincoln Society in Peekskill, NY Worlds Fair, Peekskill NY, Walt Disney, Westchester County NY | 1 Comment

Lincoln Depot Museum to Memorialize 150th Anniversary of President’s Death

Posted on 09/04/2015 by John G. Testa

Replica Coffin, Ceremonies, Lectures Will Take Place on Exact Date, Time Funeral Train Passed Peekskill 150 Years Ago. Event Will Take Place 1:00-4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday April 25th-26th At New Facility at 10 South Water Street, Peekskill, NY. For … Continue reading →

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Opening of Lincoln Depot Museum Celebrated in Peekskill

Posted on 23/10/2014 by John G. Testa

Rick Pezzullo | Oct 20, 2014 | Eleven years of planning to mark an historic moment in the City of Peekskill and the history of the United States was celebrated Saturday with the long awaited opening of the Lincoln Depot Museum … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Depot Museum Grand Opening

Posted on 11/10/2014 by John G. Testa

Museum Created and Opening Exhibit Installed The Only Museum Of Its Kind in NY State The Lincoln Depot Foundation is pleased to announce the Official Public Grand Opening of the Lincoln Depot Museum at 10 S. Water Street, Peekskill, NY. … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Depot Restoration Update

Posted on 30/09/2012 by John G. Testa

Lincoln Depot Restoration Update, a set on Flickr. On Saturday, September 29, 2012 the Lincoln Depot Foundation held an event to show the extensive progress on the restoration of the depot building. The unveiling of a special gift by local … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Uncategorized | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Barthelmes, donation, historic preservation, history, John Testa, Lincoln Depot Museum, Michael Griest, Peekskill NY, stove, Westchester County NY | 1 Comment

Legislator Testa Receives Unanimous Support from Colleagues in Appointment to Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board

Posted on 09/06/2012 by John G. Testa

Legislator John G. Testa (R-Peekskill/Cortlandt/Yorktown) was appointed to the Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board at the Board of Legislators (BOL) regular meeting on Monday. Legislator Testa will replace Legislator Peter Harckham who had been the BOL’s previous representative … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Uncategorized | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, appointment, Cortlandt Manor NY, government, Holzer, John Testa, Lincoln Depot Museum, Lincoln Statue, Parks Board, Pataki, Peekskill NY, westchester county board of legislators, Westchester County NY, Yorktown Heights NY | Leave a comment

Lincoln Depot Museum Interior Construction Begins

Posted on 10/02/2011 by John G. Testa

PEEKSKILL, NY—One of the most historic buildings in Westchester County is rapidly being transformed into what will be among the most sophisticated and exciting museums and educational facilities in the area, as Peekskill’s Lincoln Depot Building moves into an … Continue reading →