The New York that you know today wasn’t always this way. Learn about those who inhabited the land before colonization…. Read More
Tag: archaeology
Poet David Mills on “Boneyarn”
Commemorate Juneteenth with poet and historian David Mills. On Sunday, June 11 at 4pm, Mills “will read from and reflect upon… Read More
The Jay Estate, Back in the Day
The Jay Estate is in the news! The Journal News is highlighting the Jay Estate as part of their celebration… Read More
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
Latimer Honors Trailblazers for Black History Month in Home Town of Rye
Westchester County honored four remarkable African American citizens for their professional accomplishments and community efforts at the 19th Annual Black… 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