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Great news:

We are excited to share some great news: The KHS has been awarded a $81,560 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to implement our accessibility initiative! This grant will get us an ADA compliant bathroom and a sidewalk.

As exciting as this is…

We need your generosity and support in making the down payments to get started. We are looking to raise $5,000.

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Make your check payable to:

Kingsbridge Historical Society

and mail to:

Kingsbridge Historical Society
2570 Independence Ave
Bronx, N.Y. 10463

or Donate Directly with a Credit Card or Paypal,

or Donate Tax Free from your 401(k)

Since the KHS is a registered 501(c)(3) non profit, you can make a donation straight from your 401(k). You will need to reach out to your 401(k) provider to do this. Instruct them to send a check made out to Kingsbridge Historical Society at

Kingsbridge Historical Society
2570 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY 10463

Our EIN number is: 46-3952918

A little more about the project:

Edgehill was built in 1888 according to the accessibility standards of the day. Our goal is to make sure that everyone can access the free exhibits and events at Edgehill. This grant from the New York State Council on the Arts gets us closer to that goal. It will fund a new ADA compliant restroom, which will replace our antiquated bathroom in the basement. It will also fund the restoration of the basement floor to make it safe and easy to navigate. Lastly, it will cover costs related to installing a sidewalk in front of the building.

About the Grant from NYSCA
(Press Release):

The Kingsbridge Historical Society awarded $81,560 by the New York State Council on the Arts for Accessibility Improvements for the Entrance and Restroom.

Bronx, NY – The Kingsbridge Historical Society announced today a grant award totaling $81,560 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the organization’s accessibility improvements to its entrance and restroom. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $82 million to 132 arts and culture facilities across New York State.

The grant will fund a new ADA compliant restroom, which will replace the Society’s antiquated bathroom. It will also fund the restoration of the basement floor to make it safe and easy to navigate. Lastly, it will cover costs related to installing a sidewalk in front of the building.

“New York’s powerful arts and culture sector is a formidable asset,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investments in museums, theaters and art centers generate incredible returns–sparking innovation, boosting local economies, driving visitors and making us the global epicenter of arts and culture.”

New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Erika Mallin said, “We know that when the arts flourish, communities follow–bringing energy, creating jobs, expanding accessibility, and increasing tourism. This grant program is a critical investment in our creative sector, empowering our creative community and inspiring innovation. Congratulation to all the grantees, we look forward to seeing these diverse projects develop all throughout the state.”

About the New York State Council on the Arts

The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award over $161 million in FY 2027, serving hundreds of arts organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York’s creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit www.arts.ny.gov,
and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.