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(PHOTO: U.S. Postal Service unveiled the new Barbara Bush commemorative Forever stamp at a ceremony in Kennebunkport, Maine on June 10, 2025. Her son, former President George W. Bush, spoke at the event. Credit: U.S. Postal Service.)

First Day for New Barbara Bush Stamp

Jay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com - June 10, 2025

(PHOTO: A new U.S Postal Service stamp featuring former First Lady and Rye native Barbara Bush was unveiled at The White House on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The actual issuance of the Forever stamp will be held in Kennebunkport, Maine on June 10, 2025. Source: United States Postal Service.)

Barbara Bush Stamp Unveiled at The White House

A new U.S Postal Service stamp featuring former First Lady and Rye native Barbara Bush is expected to be unveiled at The White House on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Since an image of the new stamp was not available, MyRye.com asked ChatGPT and DALL-E to generate images what the stamp might look like (with a Rye, NY spin). To be clear, this was generated from an AI prompt is not an image of a real stamp.

Barbara Bush Stamp Expected to Be Unveiled Thursday at White House Ceremony

(PHOTO: At 219 Central Avenue in Rye: Kelly Mitten's grandfather, John Grippo, who according the the family, was a local little league legend in the 50s. Photo was taken some time between 1949 - 1956. Contributed.)

Moving Into Family History: A Story from the Little Dublin Neighborhood of Rye

(PHOTO: The movie Lost on a Mountain in Maine about Donn Fendler, a 12 year old boy from Rye, debuts on November 1, 2024. Actor Luke David Blumm plays Donn Fendler.)

Movie Lost on a Mountain in Maine Moves to Streaming Services

100+ Years of Property Records Curated by Realtor Go To Rye Historical Society

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

The Rye Historical Society (RHS) has received a comprehensive archive of historic property records from…

(PHOTO: The movie Lost on a Mountain in Maine about Donn Fendler, a 12 year old boy from Rye, debuts on November 1, 2024. Actor Luke David Blumm plays Donn Fendler.)

Movie @ 12 Year Old Rye, NY Boy Debuts Friday

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com October 31, 2024

In 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler of Rye became lost on Mount Katahdin in Maine. Separated…

(PHOTO: The Bird Homestead and Meeting House Conservancy in Rye.)

Making History: Unearthing Details on Rye’s Mid 1800s African-American Entrepreneur

ByTucker Smith, Staff Writer July 26, 2024July 29, 2024

On Monday, volunteers at the Bird Homestead and Meeting House Conservancy, including members from the…

(PHOTO: A present-day photo of the Dragon Coaster in its 95th year in operation. Credit: Justin Gray.)

Playland’s Dragon Coaster Roars for Its 95th Birthday

ByClaire Curran July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

The Dragon Coaster’s 95th birthday this past weekend marked an exciting historical benchmark for Rye…

(PHOTO: L to R: Jackie Holland, Joseph Holland, Dave xxx. Joseph was the keynote speaker at the ceremony on Saturday.)

Juneteenth Ceremony at African American Cemetary

ByCharlie Morris, Staff Writer June 22, 2024June 23, 2024

Several residents, volunteers, and public officials gathered on the morning of Saturday, June 22 to…

(PHOTO: Heritage Consultants uses what looks like a high tech baby stroller to map the underground at Rye's African American Cemetery.)

Spooky Halloween Search Explores History of African American Cemetery

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

A spooky Halloween search is helping understand the history of Rye’s African American Cemetery. On…

(PHOTO: New Executive Director of the Rye Historical Society Anne Gold.)

New Head for Rye Historical Society

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The Rye Historical Society announced Anne Gold will be its next executive director as it…

City of Rye Veterans Honor Wall Project 2023

City Looking for Veterans Missing from Monuments

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

The City of Rye is looking for any and all veterans missing from its veteran…

(PHOTO: The iconic red Tide Mill house, part of the Tide Mill Yacht basin. Credit: Sierra Desai.)

Iconic Red Tide Mill and Yacht Basin Being Redeveloped as $30 Million Private Home

ByJay Sears, Publisher of MyRye.com June 21, 2023June 22, 2023

The Tide Mill Yacht Basin, an active boatyard since the early 1900s and a grain…

(PHOTO: Playland Boardwalk c. 1940 Credit: Fred Lerner)

Upcoming Rye Historical Society Summer Walking Tour

ByMatt Capaldi June 9, 2023

The start of summer is right around the corner, and Rye Historical Society is celebrating…