The Dobbs Ferry Historical Society's mission is to "promote and preserve the history of the Village of Dobbs Ferry." The society collects and preserves public and private documents from the village, it films and records the oral histories of present citizens and it makes historical publications such as books, artifacts, paintings and maps available to the the citizens of this village.
The Historical Society offers occasional house tours, lectures and events. Most recently, it organized "Brew La La," a celebration of natural beer, which featured fine ales and historical drinking songs.