The Jay Heritage Center is honored to be a part of this important initiative, led by the Westchester County African-American… Read More
Category: Social Justice & Civic Advocacy
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
Black History in Rye and Westchester: Robert Sumner Brown and the Brown Family of Rye
By Suzanne Clary Fifty-one years ago, this month, Robert Sumner Brown, a native of Rye made history. In 1968, a… Read More
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