ScarsTales

In this episode of  ScarsTales , Lori Rothman, Leslie Chang, and Jordan Copeland explore Scarsdale’s Revolutionary War-era history as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence. The conversation reframes Scarsdale not as the site of major battlefield glory, but as a community caught in the dangerous “neutral ground” between British forces in New York City and Patriot forc...

In this episode of ScarsTales, hosts Laurie Rothman, Leslie Chang, and Jordan Copeland explore two deeply interconnected narratives: the founding and evolution of the Scarsdale Historical Society and the historical experience of Jewish residents in Scarsdale, New York. The discussion traces how historic preservation efforts emerged in response to the demolition of landmark homes in the mid-20th ce...

Explore the fascinating evolution of the Scarsdale School District in this episode of ScarsTales! Host Lori Rothman is joined by Jordan Copeland and Leslie Chang to trace the district’s journey from its humble beginnings in the 1800s—when a single-room schoolhouse served just a handful of students—to the thriving, high-performing school system known today. Through archival discoveries, including r...

In the premiere episode of ScarsTales , host Lori Rothman is joined by fellow Scarsdale Historical Society trustees and village historians Leslie Chang and Jordan Copeland to introduce the podcast and share two of their favorite local history discoveries. Leslie uncovers the surprising Scarsdale connection to one of the most famous paintings in the world— Whistler’s Mother . Drawing from digitized...