Agriculture has been an inextricable part of Rockland County’s life since the first humans inhabited the lower Hudson Valley thousands of years ago. The Historical Society of Rockland County’s (HSRC) 2025 exhibition, “Home Grown: A History of Farming in Rockland County,” explores key eras of our region’s agricultural history, from Native American “Three Sisters” cultivation through early Dutch settlement and sustenance farming, the rise of commercial and mechanized techniques in the 19th and 20th centuries, and today’s rebirth of sustainable farming to promote community engagement in suburban Rockland County.
Highlights of the exhibition include fascinating 18th-19th century farm tools, unique photographs of various county farms, and artifacts that illustrate rural and agricultural life.
“Home Grown” is open now and will run through October 26, 2025, Wednesdays through Fridays and Sundays from 12 to 4 pm. Admission is $7 per adult; $3 per child ($FREE for HSRC Members) and benefits the educational and preservation mission of the Historical Society of Rockland County.
The Historical Society of Rockland County is located at 20 Zukor Road in New City, NY.
Read more about farming history in New York State.
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