What an incredible turnout for lovers of history! Thank you to Dr. Julie Seely and her son Dev Seely for… Read More
Category: Social Justice & Civic Advocacy
Descendants of Purdy Family Donate Rare Ledger Documenting the Black Experience in 19th Century Westchester
JHC is humbled to announce the magnanimous donation of an original 1873 ledger and account book belonging to the Purdy… Read More
$40,000 Garden Club of America Award Will Create Edible Plant Learning Center
The Jay Heritage Center is thrilled to announce that it is the 2024 recipient of The Garden Club of America’s… Read More
NY State Parks Has a Centennial to Celebrate
It was positively energizing last month to visit Albany, New York State’s Capitol, and take part in the 18th Annual… Read More
Grant Ujifusa and Kim Roosevelt – A Discussion About Why the Internment Camps Happened
This year’s Presidents’ Day Weekend coincided with a Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration, the anniversary of Franklin Delano… Read More
Why Did the Internment Camps Happen with Grant Ujifusa and Kermit Roosevelt
JHC is honored to partner with the Japan Society of Greater Fairfield County again to explore the genesis of internment… Read More
Remembering Betsy B. White 1950 – 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our dear friend and Board Trustee… Read More
Nelson Byrd Woltz Wins McKim, Mead & White Award
Oh what a night! Congratulations to Thomas Woltz and his exceptional team at Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects including Mark… Read More
A Japanese- American Patriot Remembers with Takeshi (Tak) Furumoto
Japanese-American Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient Takeshi (Tak) Furumoto spoke at JHC on Saturday, November 11 as part of… Read More
New York State Parks and Westchester County Parks Unanimously Approve Renewal of Public-Private Partnership Agreement with Jay Heritage Center
Rye, NY – New York State Parks and Westchester County Parks have approved the renewal of the Jay Heritage Center’s… Read More