(PHOTO: Amanda Trienens, conservator has been cleaning mile marker 24, removing old deposits of epoxy that have trapped the moisture and bacteria that contribute to failure of the stone.) We have […]
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Destroyed: Ben Franklin’s Historic Mile Marker 25 in Rye City
UPDATE: we have been told part of the mile marker was removed for restoration. We will share further information one we have it. It looks like a piece of American […]
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President’s Day in Rye, History All Around You
It's President's Day and American history abounds in Rye. George Washington put down a few cold ones at the Square House. John Quincy Adams caught a few winks there on […]
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Memorial Day Remarks from Rye Mayor
A transcript of Memorial Day remarks from Rye Mayor Doug French with some great stories of Rye soldiers: Rye City Memorial DayMay 27th 2013 Remarks – Mayor Douglas French Good […]
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A History Lesson on Memorial Day
Suzanne Clary, President of the Jay Heritage Center, was the keynote speaker at Monday's Memorial Day observance in the City of Rye. Here is a copy of her remarks: American […]
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Ferry Service at Oakland Beach
Bit-o-history today: Ferry service at Oakland Beach from the early 1900s.
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President’s Day, Rye Version
It's President's Day. Lots of American history has happened right here in Rye. Take a Rye history lesson.
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Oakland Beach Early 1900s
Bit-o-history today: Oakland Beach Baths and Pool from the early 1900s.
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Rye High 100 Years Ago
(PHOTO: Rye High School from the early 1900s. The building, on School Street parallel to Purchase Street, is now an office building.)
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New SAT Word: Manumission. Donation of Manumission Document to Jay House: Priceless
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) announced the generous gift of an original manumission document for its African American History collection. The word “manumission” means to emancipate or free from bondage. […]