Plan Your Visit
NY Path Through History & African American Heritage Trail Site
Visiting Hours & Tours
Meadow & Park Grounds
Open from dawn to dusk all year round. One can even follow the mown grass path path behind the Jay Mansion, to the neighboring park at Marshlands Conservancy and down to the water – see two parks in one day!
1838 Jay Mansion
Closed due to observation of Covid-19 safety recommendations. Guided Tours resuming in April 2022. Tour groups can be scheduled with Assistant Program Director Barbara Specht at bjsjhc@gmail.com. Contact Executive Director Kevin Peraino peraino.jhc@gmail.com for additional info.
Watch a video overview with RyeTV’s Kim Berns about the property here
Historic Jay Gardens
Open every Sunday from 10am to 5pm and every Thursday from 10am to 2pm. Closed on holidays including Mother’s Day (May 8, 2022); May 29, 2022; Father’s Day (June 19, 2022); and July 3, 2022.
Watch a video tour of the Gardens in progress with Kim Berns and RyeTV here. Sign up to volunteer at jayheritagecenter@gmail.com.
1907 Van Norden Carriage House
Our Visitors Center is currently closed to the public but staff can answer questions via phone or email. All other notifications will be sent through our newsletter.
To add you name to our e-newsletter list, email Assistant Program Director Barbara Specht at bjsjhc@gmail.com. Enjoy safe outdoor events and stimulating Zoom programs January to December!

Directions & Travel
The Jay Estate
210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580
The Boston Post Road Historic District in Rye is not currently served by public transportation but we are hopeful that this will change in the future. The nearest Metro North Train stations are Rye & Harrison (New Haven Line) Find schedule Information
Taxi Phone numbers
Harrison Taxi: (914) 835-3400