Commemorate Juneteenth with poet and historian David Mills. On Sunday, June 11 at 4pm, Mills “will read from and reflect upon… Read More
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Inspired Stewardship Leads to Groundbreaking for Gardens at Jay Estate
(Updated) RYE, New York, August 23, 2021 — The Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled capital projects at many museums, historic… Read More
From January to Juneteenth – Conserving Stones and Stories at the African- American Cemetery in Rye
On January 30, 2021, a handful of individuals in Covid masks and winter coats, met at a small one-acre burial… Read More
African American Trailblazer Awards 2020
A capacity crowd turned out for the 2020 African American Trailblazer Awards. Honorees included Dave Thomas, the dedicated guardian of one… Read More
Acclaimed Authors Celebrate MLK Day at Jay Estate
Three renowned writers spoke to a crowded Carriage House on Monday as part of the American Women of African Heritage (AWAH)… Read More
How Can We Best Preserve African American History in Rye and Westchester?
Preservation of African American history takes real scholarship, advocacy and partnerships. These places matter! More than 90 individuals of every… Read More
Justice Lippman Urges NY to Raise the Age
“The cycle of justice is broken and must be changed,” stated Hon. Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of NY State in… Read More
Suzanne Clary and Jay Heritage Center Receive Visionary Award from AAMW
Pictured Eric D. Eller, Lawrence C. Salley, Suzanne Clary, Melvin A. Burruss, Cyprian II, and Ken Jenkins (Photos by Joy… Read More
The Cultural Landscape Foundation & Jay Heritage Center Host Bridging the Nature-Culture Divide
Conference examines Balancing Ecology & History as part of Stewardship and Role of Design in the Nature-Culture Divide Washington, DC… Read More
John Jay At His Home in Rye
By Suzanne Clary Rye’s most famous work of art is located in the local Post Office! The painting of John… Read More