Embark 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 - 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 […]
Embark 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 Rye Historical Society Board Member. Drawing upon a trove of resources, including artifacts from the […]
Join the Rye Historical Society for another in-depth exploration of the fascinating Dublin neighborhood and to learn more about the lives of the extraordinary men and women who built Rye! As one of the first working class neighborhoods in Rye, Dublin was named for the Irish immigrants who lived there for over 50 years. Following […]
Join the Rye Historical Society for another in-depth exploration of the fascinating Dublin neighborhood and to learn more about the lives of the extraordinary men and women who built Rye! As one of the first working class neighborhoods in Rye, Dublin was named for the Irish immigrants who lived there for over 50 years. Following […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an afternoon of reflection, history, and community. Our Tea Talks of History & Hope series continues with guest speaker Michael Szarkowicz, Rye High School AP US History teacher, who will explore the terms that ended the Civil War and their lasting impact. Tea Talks of History & Hope “The Terms to End […]
On July 11, 1776, Rye resident John Thomas Jr. read the Declaration of Independence publicly from the footsteps of the White Plains Courthouse. The New York Provincial Congress had officially ratified the Declaration two days before the excited crowd heard those stirring words. The excitement, however, was not shared by all of their neighbors or […]
Little Historians Story Hour is an all-new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped […]
In conjunction with the Unforgiving Yardstick Exhibit, closing on March 27th, Rye Historical Society is offering a creative new program, Petals for Progress: A Paper Flower Workshop. Throughout our history, women have repurposed floriography (the language of flowers) as a tool for political resistance and solidarity. During this workshop, participants will craft handmade flowers out […]
Little Historians Story Hour is an all-new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped […]
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