History
(Postponed) Historical Walking Tour of Rye Town Park
Rye Town Park 95 Dearborn Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesUpdated May 5th: DUE TO INCREASED CONSTRUCTION, WE ARE POSTPONING THIS WEEKEND'S RYE TOWN PARK WALKING TOUR AND WILL RESCHEDULE FOR JUNE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL SHORTLY WITH NEW DETAILS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT!! Enjoy this special opportunity to learn about the history of Rye Town...
Witness Stones Ceremony
Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesRye Historical Society and School of the Holy Child would like to invite you to a memorial honoring two Rye residents, Rose and Jack. Rose and Jack were enslaved people who lived and worked on the Halsted property, known today as the Timothy Knapp House. We are acknowledging the lives of Rose and Jack as...
Coastal Rye Walking Tour
Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesKnapp House to Playland A Coastal Community Walking Tour Summer is almost here. Join us to learn about the coastal neighborhood of Milton Point! Enjoy a guided tour from the Knapp House to Playland. Discover the rich history of the original inhabitants, Rye Town Park, and our coastal community. With stops at the Milton Cemetery,...
Rye: A Coastal Community Exhibit
Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United StatesRye Historical Society is excited to announce Rye: A Coastal Community, a brand new exhibit opening September 15th. Discover how Rye’s location on Long Island Sound helped shape our unique city. We explore all different aspects of our coastal community, beginning with the natural resources that attracted Indigenous people centuries ago. We also examine the...
Comfort & Joy: An Innkeeper’s Holiday Celebration at Square House Museum
Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United StatesThe Rye Historical Society invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with "Comfort & Joy: An Innkeeper's Holiday Celebration" at the Square House Museum. This enchanting Square House Holiday Tour 2023 will take place on two Saturdays during December. When: Saturday, December 9, and Saturday December 16th with timed tours available...
Comfort & Joy: An Innkeeper’s Holiday Celebration at Square House Museum
Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United StatesThe Rye Historical Society invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with "Comfort & Joy: An Innkeeper's Holiday Celebration" at the Square House Museum. This enchanting Square House Holiday Tour 2023 will take place on two Saturdays during December. When: Saturday, December 9, and Saturday December 16th with timed tours available...
Building Rye Landmarks: LEGO Workshop with Rye Historical Society
3 Parsons Street Rye NY 10580 3 Parsons St, United StatesThe Rye Historical Society is thrilled to present a Building Blocks Workshop on Saturday, February 10th. Join us for this second annual creative adventure facilitated by architect Stephen Schwartz, where families can come together to recreate iconic Rye landmarks using 60,000 LEGO building blocks. Families are invited to select a Rye building photo and bring...
Presidential Food Adventure: A Taste of History
Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United StatesGet ready for a super fun food adventure where you can become a history detective and a kitchen magician all at once. You'll learn about presidents and American food through scavenger hunts, hands-on activities, and more. You'll also get to taste new recipes, cook up familiar dishes in cool ways, and even learn some awesome...
Native Americans in Rye
Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Rd., Rye, NY, United StatesEmbark on a voyage through time as we uncover the rich legacy of the Native Americans who once called Rye, NY their home. Guiding us through this engaging presentation and interactive Q&A session is Joie Cooney, a Rye resident and RHS Auxiliary Board Member. Drawing upon a trove of resources, including artifacts from the Rye...
Little Dublin Walking Tour
Rye Roadhouse 12 High Street, Rye, New YorkLittle Dublin Walking Tour - March 16, 10:30am-12pm Erin go Bragh! Celebrate Rye's Irish Heritage with a walking tour of the West Rye or "Little Dublin" neighborhood of Rye. Learn about the challenges of immigration to New York and the horrors of the Potato Famine to the development of West Rye and the building of...