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
Category: American History & Heritage
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
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
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
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
Pulitzer Finalist Victoria Johnson Speaks at Jay Estate
Last week the New York Times announced the winner and finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in History. Hunter College Associate Professor,… Read More
Descendants of Two Patriots Help Preserve Portraits of the Founders
By Zarina Iman One of the most recent donations to the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) has been a rich trove… Read More
American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic
Meet Prof. Victoria Johnson whose book American Eden is a Finalist for the 2018 National Book Award for Nonfiction and… Read More