An original February 27, 1792 letter written by John Jay explaining his opposition to the institution of slavery has been… Read More
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Rye City Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein on John Jay and Trailblazers
http://www.ryecityreview.com/opinion/a-time-to-stand-together/
2017 African American Trailblazer Ceremony Honors Local Citizens
In celebration of Black History Month, Westchester County held the 18th annual “Trailblazer Awards” ceremony at the Jay Heritage Center…. Read More
New African American Heritage Trail Brochures Unveiled; 2017 Trailblazers Announced
Feb. 13, 2017 – In celebration of Black History Month, Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino was joined today by… Read More
Will Rye move 200-year-old mile marker?
by Gabriel Rom for the Journal News An almost century-long debate has simmered over the historical authenticity of Rye’s three… Read More
Wild New Tastes for the New Year
The Jay Heritage Center hosted its second Hort Lunch, but its inaugural tasting with famed forager Tama Matsuoka Wong on… Read More
2017 MLK Literary Tea Celebrates Creativity and Faith
This past Monday, January 16, the Jay Heritage Center was honored to host the American Women of African Heritage (AWAH)… Read More
Excelsior! Governor Announces Empire State Trail at State of the State Address
Yesterday I had a front row seat. No, I wasn’t watching Hamilton but witnessing something just as compelling. I was… Read More
The Hort Lunch Returns!
Start the New Year with a Fresh Outlook on Food from Acclaimed Forager and Meadow Guru Tama Matsuoka Wong. Come in your jeans and wellies, on Friday, January 20th at 11:30am, and join us for a box lunch and lecture by Tama Matsuoka Wong. Read More
Parks Experts Lynden Miller, Ira Millstein, Jay Cantor Inspire
People love parks and their stewards! A packed room at American Yacht Club in Rye listened intently to the incomparable… Read More