• Art for Purchase (Street): Quilt Display

    Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United States

    Thee Rye Historical Society is proud to participate in the Rye Arts Center's "Art for Purchase", a month-long installation that places original artwork by local and regional artists directly into the storefronts of Rye’s retail district. Stop by the Square House Museum to view Susan Deshensky's lovely quilts on display in our exhibition room. Susan […]

    Free
  • Framing the Constitution: From Crisis to Closure

    Rye Library

    In the midst of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress wrote the Articles of Confederation and formed our first government. But within a few short years, turmoil and dissatisfaction reigned supreme. Watch Rye Country Day Upper School Humanities Chair Clemmie Everett and a group of high school students vigorously debate whether our new country should […]

    Free
  • Rye Historical Society’s Fall Food and Whiskey Bash

    Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United States

    Don't miss our annual Fall party for great food and delicious drinks! In addition to our popular bourbon tasting, we will serve curated cocktails made with Square House Bourbon, plus beer, wine, and mocktails. Food will be provided by Antonio's Italian Deli & Market (a perfect chance to try this new local hot spot) and […]

    $200
  • Measure of a Witch: Crafting History & Halloween

    Measure of a Witch: Crafting History & Halloween
    Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United States

    In conjunction with the Spooky Square House, we are pleased to offer The Measure of a Witch: Crafting History and Halloween.** This is a free program where children and their parents can make make miniature witches hats, brooms, and spooky spiders out of measuring tape! Offered Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th from 11am-8pm. […]

    Free
  • Slightly Spooky Square House

    Slightly Spooky Square House
    Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United States

    Don't miss this annual favorite Halloween tradition when the Square House is transformed into the Spooky House. Ghosts, skeletons, bumps and squeaks await as you wind your way through the darkened rooms. Visitors may encounter other-worldly travelers awakening from their 200 year slumber at Old Haviland's Inn - you never know who you might meet! […]

    $20
  • Slightly Spooky Square House

    Slightly Spooky Square House
    Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United States

    Don't miss this annual favorite Halloween tradition when the Square House is transformed into the Spooky House. Ghosts, skeletons, bumps and squeaks await as you wind your way through the […]

    $20
  • Slavery in my Neighborhood with Howard Husock – RR250 event

    Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Rd., Rye, NY, United States

    Based on his paper in the Westchester Historian, Slavery in My Neighborhood, Howard Husock will discuss the history of slavery in Rye, focusing on which families and landowners benefited--even after New York abolished slavery by 1827. Husock will also explore the extent and economics of slavery, as well as which types of households owned the […]

    Free
  • Prelude to the Revolution in a New York Border Town

    Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Rd., Rye, NY, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Archives of Affection: Valentine’s Day Crafts

    Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United States

    Join Rye Historical Society on Saturday, February 7th and enjoy a delightful Hearts & Crafts family workshop. Create your own vintage-inspired valentine while celebrating the season of love. This hands-on […]

    Free
  • Mid-Day Meditation Online with Keith Conover

    Online

    Join Rye Historical Society on February 12th for a 20-minute online guided meditation designed to offer a moment of pause, reflection, and connection. This free community program invites participants to […]

    Free