Rare photos of John Jay’s youngest son William Jay and his descendants plus 18th and 19th century captures of distinguished… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
Launch of Revolutionary Westchester 250 Draws Over 200 Patriots!
Huzzah! The official launch of Revolutionary Westchester 250 #RW250 drew over 200 historians, volunteers, actors, re-enactors, governmental officials, JHC staff and… Read More
Hamilton’s Militia is Coming to Rye!
Hamilton’s militia is coming! Don’t miss a rare (and FREE) performance by the The Hearts of Oak Independent Militia Company at the… Read More
Revolutionary Westchester 250!
Saturday, December 8th, 11:30 am – 4pm* at the home of Westchester’s most famous patriot, John Jay Be at the… Read More
Scouts Continue Camping Tradition After 70 Years
Mamaroneck Troop Pack 2, led by JHC volunteer and docent Jeff De Toro, is possibly the first group of scouts… Read More
Sunday is a Walk/Bike/Dance in the Park with Jay Day!
Over 1300 people embraced the start of fall and the Hudson River Valley Ramble at Jay Day! They walked there… Read More
JAY DAY IS THIS WEEKEND!
JAY DAY!! Part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble – Here’s our final schedule of activities and more!!!! It’s Family Centric and… Read More
Dr. J. C. Jay, Jr. and Observations About Cholera in Germany 1866
Disease and threats to peace were constant worries in 18th and 19th century America and abroad. Not surprisingly, the health… Read More
Save the Date – JAY DAY!
The Hudson River Valley Ramble and JAY DAY! are coming up soon! Follow NY’s Path Through History to our front… Read More
Volunteers’ Gift of Time Is Invaluable with Research & Archaeology Projects
From transcribing original Jay family diaries and records to literally unearthing hidden cultural artifacts with archaeologist Dr. Eugene Boesch, our… Read More