Westchester is fortunate to be the home of the Boston Post Road (BPR) Historic District and JHC was excited to… Read More
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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
“The Sea is Not Full” – Reading by Author Charlie Doane
What sparks a lifelong love of the water? Is it nature or nurture? Or a yearning for autonomy that is… 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
Scouts Unearth History of Rye’s Earliest Settlers from the 1600s and 1700s
The Jay Heritage Center is excited to share news of a terrific discovery made by an Eagle Scout candidate… Read More
Rye’s Historic African American Cemetery
Rye’s historic African American Cemetery was the topic of a free talk by Westchester historian Dave Thomas on Sunday, September… Read More
Westchester becomes popular home to Hollywood films – The Mamaroneck Review
by Taylor Brown Over the last year, Westchester County has become the backdrop for popular television shows and films for networks… Read More
25 Years of Preserving the Architecture of Democracy
The 1838 Jay Mansion has long been the centerpiece of Rye’s prized Boston Post Road Historic District. Columbia University architectural… Read More
Jay Family Portrait by Prominent 19th Century Painter Donated
The Jay Heritage Center recognizes with immense gratitude the gift of a portrait of Alexandra Louise Jay Bruen (Mrs. George… Read More
Hamilton Documentary Filmed at Jay’s Home Aired by History Channel
Where to film a documentary about Alexander Hamilton? How about at the home of his fellow Federalist, Founding Father and… Read More