Yonkers Historical Society Annual Meeting
March 8, 2026 - Guest Speaker George Baker
Meet President John Adams -
Up Close, In Character, and Unforgettable!
Join us for the 2026
Yonkers Historical Society
Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 1 PM
Our annual membership meeting will be held in the Pincus auditorium of the Grinton I. Will Yonkers Public Library, located at 1500 Central Park Avenue. This year's special guest speaker, George Baker (featured below), will provide a performance to make history feel personal.
This one-hour presentation offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience President John Adams as a living presence. Portrayed by George Baker - an attorney with a passion for history and performance - Adams appears in period-appropriate clothing and speaks in his own voice about the challenges, convictions, and controversies of the American Revolutionary era.
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The program skillfully blends historical narrative with music, featuring songs he plays from the Revolutionary period that deepen the audience's understanding of the era's culture and spirit.
Baker's legal background adds nuance and credibility as he explores Adams' role in shaping American independence, diplomacy, and the rule of law. The performance reflects years of refinement and has been presented across the United States, including appearances at Presidential Libraries and respected historical venues.
What makes the presentation especially engaging is its accessibility. Adams' intellect, humor, impatience, and humanity emerge clearly, inviting the audience to see him not only as a Founder, but as a determined and sometimes complicated individual navigating extraordinary times. The program concludes with a question-and-answer session, allowing audiences to interact directly with "President Adams" and explore topics of particular interest. The result is an entertaining, educational, and memorable experience well suited for lifelong learners.
We hope all members will join us for songs, stories, and the spirit of the American Revolution with a founding father brought vividly to life. The event is free. There will be drinks and refreshments made available to all who attend.
Baker's legal background adds nuance and credibility as he explores Adams' role in shaping American independence, diplomacy, and the rule of law. The performance reflects years of refinement and has been presented across the United States, including appearances at Presidential Libraries and respected historical venues.
What makes the presentation especially engaging is its accessibility. Adams' intellect, humor, impatience, and humanity emerge clearly, inviting the audience to see him not only as a Founder, but as a determined and sometimes complicated individual navigating extraordinary times. The program concludes with a question-and-answer session, allowing audiences to interact directly with "President Adams" and explore topics of particular interest. The result is an entertaining, educational, and memorable experience well suited for lifelong learners.
We hope all members will join us for songs, stories, and the spirit of the American Revolution with a founding father brought vividly to life. The event is free. There will be drinks and refreshments made available to all who attend.
History, music, and conversation - perfectly balanced!
Yonkers Historical Society
(914) 961-8940, [email protected]
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(914) 961-8940, [email protected]
www.facebook.com/YonkersHistoricalSociety
March 30, 2025 - Guest Speaker Al Klase
March 3, 2024 - Guests Sean Grady and Gary Petagine
The 2024 annual membership meeting was held in the lower lobby within the auditorium of the Grinton I. Will Public Library located at 1500 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, NY. It took place on Sunday, March 3, at 1 PM. All YHS members were invited to join us and it was a good turn out.
Guest speakers: Sean Grady with Gary Petagine
Guest speakers: Sean Grady with Gary Petagine
Rendezvous with Treason
The Andre/Arnold Conspiracy – A dramatic portrayal of the lives of two of the American Revolution’s most intriguing characters, Major John Andre and General Benedict Arnold and their fateful meeting in Haverstraw, NY in 1780. The production allows these infamous men an opportunity to tell their side of the story and their motivation behind the plot that could have ended the cause of independence… Rendezvous with Treason is their flagship production and has been performed at historic sites, restaurants, taverns, libraries and historical societies across the tri-state area.
