Rye Historical Society
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...
Watershed Literary Festival
Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin us this fall for the return of Watershed, a biennial literary festival celebrating contemporary authors, the art of writing, and the joy of reading. Thursday, Sept. 28 Keynote Speaker Annabel Monaghan and a cocktail party by the sea. Friday, Sept. 29 - Sun. Oct. 1 Author Events Watershed Literary Festival 2023 will appeal to...
Fall Food and Whiskey Bash
Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesRye Historical Society Fall Food & Whiskey Bash Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue Saturday, Nov. 11th, 6:30 - 9:30 PM You’re invited to our popular new tradition: The Rye History Fall Food & Whiskey Bash. Join us for good food and a sampling of our famous Bourbon -- because the Knapp House is full...
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...
A Taste of History: Victorian Voyage
Square House 1 Purchase St, Rye, United StatesJoin Rye Historical Society for a unique one-day adventure this Spring Break, where children ages 7 -12 can journey back in time to the enchanting Victorian times. They'll dive into the flavors of the Victorian era by preparing and savoring authentic recipes. From making raspberry jam and baking bread to crafting tea sandwiches, it's a...
Annual Spring Luncheon & Boutique
Shenorock Shore Club Stuyvesant Ave, Rye, NYJoin Rye Historical Society and New York Times best-selling author Allison Pataki as she discusses her new book, Finding Margaret Fuller. Set against the vibrant backdrop of mid-19th century America and Europe, the novel spans from the 1830s to 1850s, offering a vivid journey through this dynamic period. Popular vendors will be on hand for...