by Gabriel Rom for the Journal News An almost century-long debate has simmered over the historical authenticity of Rye’s three… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
2017 MLK Literary Tea Celebrates Creativity and Faith
This past Monday, January 16, the Jay Heritage Center was honored to host the American Women of African Heritage (AWAH)… Read More
Excelsior! Governor Announces Empire State Trail at State of the State Address
Yesterday I had a front row seat. No, I wasn’t watching Hamilton but witnessing something just as compelling. I was… Read More
2016 Year in Review
In this 100th anniversary year of the National Park Service, your dollars have already had a visible impact in helping us launch a dramatic revitalization of our own nationally landmarked 23 acre park. As a result, visitation to the Jay Estate increased to well over 5000 visitors in the last year! Read More
Thomas Jefferson Scholars Engage Audience
Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter Onuf shared their scholarship on Thomas Jefferson with Jay Heritage Center members and fellow historians at John… Read More
JHC Talks Inclusion with Sally Jewell
How can we be more inclusive and engage future generations to be passionate advocates of historic sites and parks?… Read More
“Striving for Freedom” Performed at Hyde Park
Teaching the Hudson Valley Institute – JHC Presents “Striving For Freedom” The 2016 theme of “Find Your Park, Gain a… Read More
Ellis & Robinson Receive Jay Medal
Our shared narratives as Americans are preserved through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. On Saturday, May 14,… Read More
African American Trailblazer Awards 2016
The Trailblazers Advisory Board of Westchester County honored five African Americans for their professional and civic accomplishments at the annual… Read More
AWAH MLK Literary Celebration 2016
American Women of African Heritage Present A Literary Celebration Over 150 women and men attended AWAH’s MLK Day Literary Celebration… Read More