The JHC is pleased to be welcoming back the American Women of African Heritage (AWAH), which will be holding its… Read More
Tag: Black History
Tour and Exhibit Immerse Attendees in Westchester’s African-American History
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, more than 130 visitors poured into the African American Cemetery in Rye — for the… Read More
JHC Joins African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee
The Jay Heritage Center is honored to be a part of this important initiative, led by the Westchester County African-American… 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
Jay Estate Hosts 20th Anniversary Trailblazers Celebration
The Jay Heritage Center was proud to host the 20th anniversary of this exceptional Black History Month event on February… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Literary Tea 2019
Join us Sunday, February 3rd from 2 – 5pm. Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at one of New York State’s… 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
MLK Jr. Literary Celebration 2018
On January 15th, the Jay Heritage Center commemorated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with their partners, the American… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Literary Tea
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15th from 2 – 5pm at one of New York State’s richest historic heritage… 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