By Suzanne Clary When we invited Joseph McGill, Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, to speak at the Jay… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
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
Jay Heritage Center Receives $50,000 Grant Plus $75,000 Challenge Grant to Restore Profile of Historic Gothic Revival Cottage
RYE, NY (May 18, 2019) – The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is the proud recipient of two transformational grants from… 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
Jay Estate Hosts 20th Anniversary Trailblazers Celebration
The Jay Heritage Center was proud to host the 20th anniversary of this exceptional Black History Month event on February… Read More
Opening Dialogues About Revolutionary War History and Race
For one weekend, the 1907 Van Norden Carriage House was transformed into a stage set for two performances of “The… Read More