Photo credits: JHC Collection One of the most striking portraits in our collection is this 20th century painting of Louise… Read More
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Meet Our Architects for the “New” Wachenheim Center
In 2007, Carl Elefante wrote an article in National Trust’s Forum Journal “The greenest building is … one that is already… Read More
Garden Volunteer Orientation and March Schedule
After another winter, busy with planting plans, seed orders, new programs and speakers, we are finally preparing to welcome our… Read More
Meet Our Newest Trustee, Daniel B. Derman
We are delighted to welcome Daniel B. Derman to our Board of Trustees. As we advance more active usage of… Read More
Native Tree Symposium with Doug Tallamy, Co-Founder of Homegrown National Park
Why do native trees matter? How can we create a homegrown national park in our own backyards or local municipalities?… Read More
Black History in New York, Westchester and Rye
For more than 25 years, the Jay Heritage Center has hosted dynamic educational programs about Black History. Through exhibits and… Read More
Ikebana Demonstration with Judy Hata, Grand Master and Teacher at Sogetsu School of Ikebana
On April 16th we will have the privilege of hosting an Ikebana demonstration with Judith Hata. Hata has been teaching… Read More
The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence with David Waldstreicher
On March 3rd at 3pm, help us welcome back David Waldstreicher, a historian of early and nineteenth-century America with particular… Read More
Why Did the Internment Camps Happen with Grant Ujifusa and Kermit Roosevelt
JHC is honored to partner with the Japan Society of Greater Fairfield County again to explore the genesis of internment… Read More
Remembering Betsy B. White 1950 – 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our dear friend and Board Trustee… Read More