New York State Association of Cemeteries (Nysac)

In 1835, a small group of people planned and built a church which came to be incorporated as The North Castle Zion Methodist Episcopal Church of Westchester County.Fifty years later, it was sold and replaced by a second church called the Kensico Methodist Church, which grew and prospered. As a result of their mission outreach, a small chapel was built in 1900 in the railroad community of Valhalla at the southern end of Kensico Lake. With the construction of the Kensico Dam, the entire village of Kensico, including Methodist Church, was completely demolished and disappeared under the floodwaters in January 1917. On a clear summer day you can still see the steeple from atop of the Dam's walkway. The stained glass windows were preserved and given to a new church in North White Plains, now known to as Castle Heights. The church bell was given to the chapel in Valhalla, which was enlarged and dedicated in 1912 as Valhalla Methodist Church. Ground was broken for our present building in 1964 on land purchased from New York City, and in 1968, we became the Valhalla United Methodist Church through a merger with the Evangelical United Brethren. The physical destruction of the old Kensico Methodist Church, our mother church, produced two new churches ours which survives today and the recently disbanded Castle Heights Church.

Easterseals Project Explore in Valhalla, NY, is committed to empowering people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Through a national network of affiliates, they offer a wide range of essential services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals within their communities. With a focus on employment, health, education, community support, and transportation, Easterseals serves over 1.5 million people each year. Their comprehensive approach ensures that families can access multiple services, fostering meaningful change and promoting inclusivity across the nation. Generated from the website

The American Legion Adolph Pfister Post 1038, located in Valhalla, NY, is a veteran organization that has been serving the community for 95 years. Founded in 1919, it is committed to supporting veterans, service members, and their families through various programs and initiatives. With nearly 2 million members in over 13,000 posts worldwide, the Legion has played a significant role in advocating for social change and benefits for veterans. Post 1038 offers opportunities for membership, volunteering, and contributions to assist in its mission of service and community engagement. Generated from the website