What can we learn about Black History from cemeteries? On Wednesday, February 28th, Westchester historian Dave Thomas shared the newest… Read More
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Our Whole History Matters – The Lemmon Slave Case
On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Historical Society of the New York Courts in conjunction with the Jay Heritage Center… Read More
Delmonico’s Inspires Glamour and Philanthropy
Stormy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of a glamorous crowd of almost 250 guests attending this year’s Jay Soirée themed… Read More
JHC Welcomes New Trustee Olney Reynolds.
Please help us welcome Olney Reynolds to our Board of Trustees! Olney’s record with advancing underserved youth is outstanding. His… Read More
2021 Trailblazers Awards Ceremony
History guides our path forward. That is the meaning behind the sankofa symbol. According to www.sankofa.org this image “used by… Read More
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
Preserving Westchester’s African-American Heritage: Engaging Youth & Community
County Executive George Latimer Invites you to join the Westchester County African-American Advisory Board, African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee… Read More
Presents for Mother Earth and Mother’s Day!
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) held a very successful environmental workshop for kids. Both Earth Day and Mother’s Day served as… Read More
Launch of Revolutionary Westchester 250 Draws Over 200 Patriots!
Photos by Kim Crichlow – Left to right, Jay descendant John Jay DuBois, Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, NY State Legislator… Read More
Stand Against Racism at the Jay Estate 2013
There was sunshine aplenty for the YWCA of White Plains 5th Annual Stand Against Racism breakfast on Thursday morning, April… Read More