The Jay Heritage Center is delighted to announce the donation of a painting of John Jay “Jay” Pierrepont (1849 –… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
Sunday Mansion Tours Resume
The Jay Estate in Rye is where one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, John Jay (1745-1829) grew up as a… Read More
Latimer Honors Trailblazers for Black History Month in Home Town of Rye
Westchester County honored four remarkable African American citizens for their professional accomplishments and community efforts at the 19th Annual Black… Read More
MLK Jr. Literary Celebration 2018
On January 15th, the Jay Heritage Center commemorated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with their partners, the American… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Literary Tea
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15th from 2 – 5pm at one of New York State’s richest historic heritage… Read More
The Boston Post Road Historic District – Why This National Historic Landmark Matters
Westchester is fortunate to be the home of the Boston Post Road (BPR) Historic District and JHC was excited to… Read More
Jay Day 2017 – Hudson Valley Ramble Welcomes Families to Outdoor Classrooms!
JAY DAY 2017 was a joyful success! Over 1000 guests soaked in the autumn sun at this always popular Hudson… Read More
“The Sea is Not Full” – Reading by Author Charlie Doane
What sparks a lifelong love of the water? Is it nature or nurture? Or a yearning for autonomy that is… Read More
Rye’s Historic African American Cemetery
Rye’s historic African American Cemetery was the topic of a free talk by Westchester historian Dave Thomas on Sunday, September… Read More
Westchester becomes popular home to Hollywood films – The Mamaroneck Review
by Taylor Brown Over the last year, Westchester County has become the backdrop for popular television shows and films for networks… Read More