By Suzanne Clary Fifty-one years ago, this month, Robert Sumner Brown, a native of Rye made history. In 1968, a… Read More
Category: American History & Heritage
Planning Begins for 400th Commemoration of African American History
Recently we participated in a discussion about how JHC and other cultural, educational, civic and religious institutions can raise greater… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Literary Tea 2019
Join us Sunday, February 3rd from 2 – 5pm. Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at one of New York State’s… Read More
The Kept Private by Storyhorse Documentary Theatre
The Jay Heritage Center is proud to present 3 performances of THE KEPT PRIVATE, a production of Storyhorse Documentary Theatre on February 9 and 10,… Read More
The Diary of Mary Ann Russell Mount Jewett – Part I
By Jeff De Toro Mary Ann Russell Mount Jewett was a whaling captain’s daughter and a packet ship master’s wife… Read More
Our Family Album Just Got a Little Bigger!
Rare photos of John Jay’s youngest son William Jay and his descendants plus 18th and 19th century captures of distinguished… Read More
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