For the seventh year running, the Jay Heritage Center will host Westchester County’s annual Black History Month and Trailblazers Awards,… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
Acclaimed Authors Celebrate MLK Day at Jay Estate
Three renowned writers spoke to a crowded Carriage House on Monday as part of the American Women of African Heritage (AWAH)… Read More
History and Stewardship Matter for Every Age!
On Friday, November 15, about 50 5th and 7th graders from Resurrection School joined us for a free field trip… Read More
Tour and Exhibit Immerse Attendees in Westchester’s African-American History
On a sunny Saturday morning, more than 130 visitors poured into the African American Cemetery in Rye — the… Read More
Iselin Immerses Audience in the Beauty and Fragility of the Oceans
Author and artist Josie Iselin’s presentation this past Friday night was sheer joy! Iselin immersed her audience in the visually… Read More
Preserving Westchester’s African-American Heritage: Engaging Youth & Community
County Executive George Latimer Invites you to join the Westchester County African-American Advisory Board, African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee… Read More
An Evening of Dutch History at the Jay Estate
Over 135 guests attended the kick off of our fall lecture series with a talk on Friday, September 13 by… Read More
African American History in Westchester – September 28 Tour
Pursuant to the 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act, The African American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee (#AAHW400) and the African American Advisory… Read More
The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan with Russell Shorto
THE EPIC STORY OF DUTCH MANHATTAN WITH RUSSELL SHORTO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM Join us for a… Read More
Restoring Dignity to African American Narratives in the City and Town of Rye
By Suzanne Clary When we invited Joseph McGill, Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, to speak at the Jay… Read More