By Kelly Bakshi Some events in history feel so foreign and distant that they could never repeat themselves–until they do…. Read More
Category: Family Events
Tour and Exhibit Immerse Attendees in Westchester’s African-American History
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, more than 130 visitors poured into the African American Cemetery in Rye — for the… Read More
Iselin Immerses Audience in the Beauty and Fragility of the Oceans
Author and artist Josie Iselin’s presentation this past Friday night was sheer joy! Iselin immersed her audience in the visually… Read More
Hervé Tullet Delights Jay Day Crowd
On a sparkling early autumn Sunday, hundreds of festivalgoers crowded the 23-acre grounds of the Jay Estate for Jay Day… Read More
Preserving Westchester’s African-American Heritage: Engaging Youth & Community
County Executive George Latimer Invites you to join the Westchester County African-American Advisory Board, African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee… Read More
JAY DAY – September 22, 2019
September 22 from 11am to 3PM Part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble List of Activities and Vendors in Formation… Read More
JHC Welcomes Two New Trustees to Co-Chair Children’s Education Committee
The Jay Heritage Center is delighted to welcome two new Trustees, Kelly Bakshi and Kathryn Schnaars. Together they will co-chair… Read More
2019 I Love My Park Day
From raking leaves to harvesting weeds for eating! Volunteers turned out in force for the 2019 I Love My Park… 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