It is with great sadness that we learned on the eve of this new year about the passing of our… Read More
Category: Volunteers
2021 John Jay History Award
Kristina “Kiki” Montgomery is the 2021 recipient of the John Jay History Award. The award is given to an outstanding… Read More
From January to Juneteenth – Conserving Stones and Stories at the African- American Cemetery in Rye
On January 30, 2021, a handful of individuals in Covid masks and winter coats, met at a small one-acre burial… Read More
Energetic Volunteers Beautify Jay Estate on 10th Anniversary I Love My Park Day
The 10th anniversary of Parks & Trails New York’s I Love My Park Day, held May 1, 2021, drew thousands… Read More
Inaugural John Jay History Award: Jack Engel
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) recently announced the recipient of its inaugural John Jay History Award. The award is given… Read More
Volunteers’ Gift of Time Is Invaluable with Research & Archaeology Projects
From transcribing original Jay family diaries and records to literally unearthing hidden cultural artifacts with archaeologist Dr. Eugene Boesch, our… Read More
2016 Year in Review
In this 100th anniversary year of the National Park Service, your dollars have already had a visible impact in helping us launch a dramatic revitalization of our own nationally landmarked 23 acre park. As a result, visitation to the Jay Estate increased to well over 5000 visitors in the last year! Read More
Emma Hanratty and Caroline Walalch Honored as Park Heroes by NY State
Parks & Trails New York, the leading statewide parks and trails advocacy organization, recently announced the winners of its biennial… Read More