On Monday, May 29, 2017, members of the Jay Cemetery Association, the American Legion of Rye, Post 128, and the… Read More
Tag: John Jay
1792 Jay Letter About Abolition of Slavery Donated to JHC Archives
An original February 27, 1792 letter written by John Jay explaining his opposition to the institution of slavery has been… Read More
Rye City Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein on John Jay and Trailblazers
http://www.ryecityreview.com/opinion/a-time-to-stand-together/
John Jay’s Birthday Bash
Our last program of the year was our musical celebration of John Jay’s birthday in his hometown of Rye. Once… Read More
Historic John Jay Letter Donated
Historian John Adler & Family Donate 1797 Jay Letter Advancing Fortifications on Governors Island The former Rye native and HarpWeek creator has… Read More
“Striving for Freedom” Performed at Hyde Park
Teaching the Hudson Valley Institute – JHC Presents “Striving For Freedom” The 2016 theme of “Find Your Park, Gain a… Read More
Baroque Dances of Our Founders
Where else would you hear the Congress Minuet, Washington’s Favorite Cotillion or other fortepiano and violin masterpieces? And see people… Read More
John Jay’s 270th Birthday Bash
Our last program of the year and our first a cappella jamboree was a resounding success! Over 150 people (120… Read More
Hamilton & Dirty, Nasty Politics
Speaking to a packed audience of Yale alumni, early American history buffs and JHC members on December 3rd, Yale Professor… Read More
Zebra Soirée 2015!
On Saturday, October 17th, 2015, JHC supporters celebrated another banner year for the Jay Estate in Rye. Co-chaired by Elisabeth… Read More