On a sunny Saturday morning, more than 130 visitors poured into the African American Cemetery in Rye — the first… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
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
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