Rye’s historic African American Cemetery was the topic of a free talk by Westchester historian Dave Thomas on Sunday, September… Read More
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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
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
“The Jay Estate, the Jewel in Our Backyard”
by Caitlin Brown for The Rye Record This year, the Jay Heritage Center proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary. The deed… Read More
Soggy Memorial Day Doesn’t Stop Ceremony at Jay Cemetery
A soggy Memorial Day with parades, memories and rain by Peter D. Kramer for USA Today Memorial Day also marked… Read More
American Legion of Rye Honors Jay and Veterans at Cemetery
On Monday, May 29, 2017, members of the Jay Cemetery Association, the American Legion of Rye, Post 128, and the… Read More
Kicking Off a 25th Anniversary!
With temperatures over ninety degrees, it felt like a midsummer night. But gorgeous waterfront breezes from Long Island Sound kept… Read More