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 […]
Please join Heard in Rye on Thursday, October 23rd at the Rye Free Reading Room from 7:00-8:00PM as we welcome Linda Flanagan for a presentation and discussion of her book Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports—and Why It Matters. Calling all YOUTH SPORTS parents! Join Heard in Rye on […]
This year we're adding Elementary Students ( Grades 4 & 5) and Rye Middle and High School students (Grades 6–12) can compete for prizes—$2,500 for high school and $500 for […]
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 […]
The Hidden History of Slavery in New York won an award at the 67th annual NY Emmy Awards. Larry Epstein wrote, produced and researched the project, and he will present this film followed by a Q&A session: Tejash V. Sanchala, executive director of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, moderator James J. Henderson III, president, […]
The Rye Historical Society, Revolutionary Rye 250 and the Rye Library are thrilled to host noted-historian Richard Brookhiser on Sunday May 17th at 3pm to discuss his book, Glorious Lessons: […]
Join us for the 27th Annual Vehicle Fair benefitting the Rye Library! It's a fun-filled day of trucks, cars, bulldozers, bounce houses, bubbles, food trucks, and even live vehicle demonstrations. […]
Rev Up for The 26th Annual Vehicle Fair. Start your engines for a fun-filled day featuring fan-favorite vehicles, bounce houses, face painting, special live entertainment, food trucks, and more! On the Village Green. Early bird pricing with advance sale tickets are available.
Author event at the Rye Free Reading Room: Escape Velocity: How One 70-Year-Old Push-Pulled Her Way Out of Her Too-Much-Not-Enough Family (70 Micro-Memoirs, 70 Words Each) Join Rye native and […]
Join the opening reception of Rye's Historic Trees, an exhibition of Rye's Historic Trees at the Rye Free Reading Room's Art Gallery - Meeting Room. Among the programs for the Bicentennial celebrations in 1976, Rye included a “Bicentennial Tree” contest and encouraged residents to identify trees within Rye that were at least 200 years old. […]
Join us as we host a workshop to make Kind Bracelets to support The Kindness Campaign. What is a Kind Bracelet? Every year, The Kindness Campaign distributes Kind Bracelets with an inspiring message to children across the nation, reminding them that THEY ARE ENOUGH. Messages include uplifting words and messages, along with colorful beads. This event […]
The 2026 Book Sale will take place on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th, 2026. The book sale is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and […]
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