Each year, the Jay Heritage Center is fortunate enough to attract dedicated high school volunteers who help with research and… Read More
Category: Social Justice & Civic Advocacy
Robinson and Green Publish Historic Preservation Casebook
Historic Preservation: Law and Culture written by JHC Board Members Prof. Nicholas Robinson and Prof. Shelby Green, tells the story of… Read More
County Executive Honors Trailblazers for Black History Month in Home Town of Rye
Westchester County honored four remarkable African American citizens for their professional accomplishments and community efforts at the 19th Annual Black… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Literary Tea
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15th from 2 – 5pm at one of New York State’s richest historic heritage… Read More
Jay Day 2017 – Hudson Valley Ramble Welcomes Families to Outdoor Classrooms!
JAY DAY 2017 was a joyful success! Over 1000 guests soaked in the autumn sun at this always popular Hudson… Read More
JHC Participates in Zero Emissions Summit During Climate Change Week
Thank you to Sustainable Westchester for including Jay Heritage Center in yesterday’s Zero Emissions Summit at ASF + Scandinavia House The Speakers… Read More
State Doubles Funds for Program that Spurred 750 Field Trips
Outstanding News! State will Double Funds for Program that Spurred 750 Field Trips in First Year – Successful Program Increased… Read More
Rye City Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein on John Jay and Trailblazers
A time to stand together
2017 African American Trailblazer Ceremony Honors Local Citizens
In celebration of Black History Month, Westchester County held the 18th annual “Trailblazer Awards” ceremony at the Jay Heritage Center…. Read More
New African American Heritage Trail Brochures Unveiled; 2017 Trailblazers Announced
Feb. 13, 2017 – In celebration of Black History Month, Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino was joined today by… Read More