Today we are missing our fallen heroes as well as the community gatherings to honor their sacrifices. We may be more… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
A is for Architecture Instagram Contest
This month, JHC launched I Spy Rye -the architecture edition – in an effort to expand everyone’s familiarity with the… Read More
One Word Says It All – Excelsior!
By Suzanne Clary Excelsior. It has been flashed in a blue banner across our TV screens like a Jeopardy Daily… Read More
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day & Legacy of Edith G. Read
2020 will still be an occasion for celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, as well as commemorating Rye’s decades-long… Read More
Capacity Crowd for Trailblazers Awards
A capacity crowd and numerous government officials turned out to honor Westchester’s Trailblazers–including Dave Thomas, the dedicated guardian of one… Read More
Jay Estate to Host 2020 Trailblazers Awards
For the seventh year running, the Jay Heritage Center will host Westchester County’s annual Black History Month and Trailblazers Awards,… Read More
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