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 […]
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 activity is appropriate for all ages and offers a fun, creative way to connect with history. All are welcome to participate and are warmly encouraged […]
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 slow down, restore focus, and engage mindfully with history and place. Each session is gentle and accessible, welcoming all levels of experience. Thoughtfully guided and […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join Rye Historical Society on March 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 […]
Calling all Rye Historical Society Members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested.
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 […]
Hear Jan Kelsey, Rye resident, President of the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Historical Society, and former archivist for the Rye Historical Society, discuss the Cowboys and Skinners, two notorious gangs that ravaged Rye and Westchester County during the Revolutionary War. Our communities endured seven years of fear and lawlessness from 1776 to 1783 […]
Calling all Rye Historical Society Members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested.
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 […]
The Rye Historical Society is proud to launch The Rye Sound Series, a new performance series celebrating the extraordinary musical talent of students - set within the historic walls of the Square House Museum. This inaugural March event will feature the Rye High School Jazz Band and other performances from the music department, bringing rhythm, […]
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