This morning, the Leaders of Tomorrow and the Rye Historical Society hosted a celebration of our nation’s 248th birthday in the village green. Rye residents of all ages (and several […]
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Rye Historical Society and Leaders of Tomorrow to Commemorate July 4th with Revolutionary Rye 250 Celebration
The Rye Historical Society, in collaboration with Leaders of Tomorrow, proudly announces a special event to honor American independence on Thursday, July 4, at 10:00am, at Village Green and Square. […]
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Rye Historical Society Raises Over $126K at Swanky Shindig Gala
The Rye Historical Society’s 60th anniversary celebration raised $126,000 – more than $2,000 per year of existence at its Swanky Shindig Gala at Shenorock Shore Club on Sunday, June 16th. […]
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Over 150 Attend Historical Society Whiskey Bash
The Rye Historical Society held its Annual Fall Food and Whiskey Bash last Saturday to raise funds towards the critical restoration and revitalization of the Knapp House, the oldest house […]
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New Head for Rye Historical Society
The Rye Historical Society announced Anne Gold will be its next executive director as it prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary next year. Gold succeeds Sheri Jordan, who stepped down […]
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Upcoming Rye Historical Society Summer Walking Tour
The start of summer is right around the corner, and Rye Historical Society is celebrating the warmer weather by offering a guided coastal community walking tour on Tuesday, June 13. […]
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Singers Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura to be honored by the Rye Historical Society
The world-renowned singers Hungarian soprano Marta Eggerth and Polish tenor Jan Kiepura will be the subject of a video retrospective at the Rye Free Reading Room this Sunday, April 23rd […]
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Civil Rights in Rye: The Story of Paul Redd
UPDATED: This event is now schedule for Tuesday, March 14th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Rye Free Reading Room. It had been postponed previously due to weather. You need […]
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Family, Literacy & Compassion: Rye’s Barbara Bush Put Values First
By Alison Cupp Relyea, Rye Historical Society “Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood. But everyone has something to give.” […]
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Walking Rye History: The Firehouse and the Rye YMCA
(PHOTO: In the springtime, Rye FD illuminates its Locust Avenue headquarters building blue to recognize Autism Speaks.) MyRye.com is encouraging you to walk Rye history. We’ll be publishing a series […]