By Suzanne Clary When we invited Joseph McGill, Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, to speak at the Jay… Read More
Author: Suzanne Clary
How Can We Best Preserve African American History in Rye and Westchester?
Preservation of African American history takes real scholarship, advocacy and partnerships. These places matter! More than 90 individuals of every… Read More
Dwellings of the Enslaved and Freed in the City and Town of Rye
With Joseph McGill, Jr., Founder of The Slave Dwelling Project & Historian, Dr. Larry Spruill Learn more about the places… Read More
2019 Memorial Day Observances at Jay Cemetery and Jay Mansion
On Monday, May 27, members of the Jay Cemetery Association, the American Legion of Rye, Post 128, and the Jay Heritage Center will gather… Read More
JHC Receives $50,000 Plus $75,000 Challenge Grant
RYE, NY (May 18, 2019) – The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is the proud and grateful recipient of two transformational… Read More
2019 I Love My Park Day
From raking leaves to harvesting weeds for eating! Volunteers turned out in force for the 2019 I Love My Park… Read More
Presents for Mother Earth and Mother’s Day!
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) held a very successful environmental workshop for kids. Both Earth Day and Mother’s Day served as… Read More
John Adams’ Religious Beliefs Examined
Sara Georgini, author of “Household Gods: The Religious Lives of the Adams Family” captivated an audience of early American history… Read More
Household Gods: The Religious Lives of the Adams Family
Join us for a talk and book signing by Sara Georgini, author of “Household Gods: The Religious Lives of the… Read More
JHC President Accepts Sustainability Award
As part of its mission to implement the Rye Sustainability Plan, the Rye Sustainability Committee created a Rye Sustainability Committee… Read More