Path Through History Square House Tours

Join Rye Historical Society at the Square House on June 14th at 11:00am and 1:00pm – guests will experience guided tours that bring history to life. You will walk the same halls where John and Sam Adams once trod, explore the rooms where George Washington stayed—twice—and stand in the very space where Marquis de Lafayette dined. Learn about Dr. Ebenezer Haviland, a prominent figure in Rye’s history, and his role in organizing a significant meeting at the Square House Tavern on August 10, 1774. Also learn about Tamar Haviland who managed the inn after her husband’s death and hosted George Washington.