On a sunny Saturday morning, more than 130 visitors poured into the African American Cemetery in Rye — the first… Read More
Category: Social Justice & Civic Advocacy
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
JHC Joins African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee
The Jay Heritage Center is honored to be a part of this important initiative, led by the Westchester County African-American… Read More
Restoring Dignity to African American Narratives in the City and Town of Rye
By Suzanne Clary When we invited Joseph McGill, Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, to speak at the Jay… Read More
How Can We Best Preserve African American History in Rye and Westchester?
Preservation of African American history takes real scholarship, advocacy and partnerships. These places matter! More than 90 individuals of every… Read More
Dwellings of the Enslaved and Freed in the City and Town of Rye
With Joseph McGill, Jr., Founder of The Slave Dwelling Project & Historian, Dr. Larry Spruill Learn more about the places… Read More
Women Leaders Recognized by Sen. Shelley Mayer
On Saturday, March 23rd State Senator Shelley B. Mayer lauded women leaders in Westchester County. She hosted her 3rd Annual Women’s History… Read More
Jay Estate Hosts 20th Anniversary Trailblazers Celebration
The Jay Heritage Center was proud to host the 20th anniversary of this exceptional Black History Month event on February… Read More
Opening Dialogues About Revolutionary War History and Race
For one weekend, the 1907 Van Norden Carriage House was transformed into a stage set for two performances of “The… Read More
The Slave Dwelling Project Visits Rye and Port Chester this June
By Alex Hugh Save the Date! The Slave Dwelling Project is coming to the historic Jay Estate in Rye on… Read More