Plan Your Visit
Why visit?
“… Americans have, to a considerable extent, lost touch with their land and with their political history. JHC is a perfect place for them to rediscover man’s traditional relationship to nature and to relearn the principles of American democracy.”—
Morrison Heckscher, Curator, American Decorative Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Jay Estate Grounds are open during the week and on weekends from 10 - 5pm
Visiting Hours & Tours
1838 Jay Mansion
Closed due to observation of Covid-19 safety recommendations
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1907 Van Norden Carriage House
Closed due to observation of Covid-19 safety recommendations
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“John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States and one of the authors of the Federalist Papers, embodied the intellectual, philosophical and cultural spirit of his times. They are captured in this very special area of Rye, New York.” –
Hon. Nita M. Lowey, Congresswoman

Directions & Travel
The Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580
The nearest Metro North Train stations are Rye & Harrison (New Haven Line) Find schedule Information
Taxi Phone numbers
Rye Taxi: (914) 967-5000 Harrison Taxi: (914) 835-3400