Witness Stones Installation Ceremony
In partnership with School of the Holy Child, join Rye Historical Society for the Third Annual Witness Stones Ceremony as we continue our tradition of honoring the memory of individuals […]
In partnership with School of the Holy Child, join Rye Historical Society for the Third Annual Witness Stones Ceremony as we continue our tradition of honoring the memory of individuals […]
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 […]
All aboard for a rollicking ride through Rye's past! Join the Rye Historical Society on July 20, 2025, for a breezy, air-conditioned trolley tour, "From the Gilded Age to the Roaring Twenties" – followed by a delightful picnic! Picture this: You're cruising in a vintage trolley, past the swanky summer digs of New York’s elite […]
Join us at Rye Historical Society's Annual Fall Food & Whiskey Bash! In addition to our popular bourbon tasting, we will serve curated cocktails made with Square House Bourbon, plus beer, wine and a delicious buffet dinner from Palmers Catering & Events. The evening event will be held outside the historic Knapp House under a […]
Join RHS and Holy Child for the First Annual Witness Stones Memorialization and Public Ceremony as we continue our proud tradition of honoring the memory of individuals who were enslaved in our community. This year, we focus on Peg Lyon, a significant figure in Rye's history, with a direct connection to Teresa Vega, a respected […]
Rye 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 […]
Join 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 […]
Knapp 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 Historical Society and School of the Holy Child would like to invite you to a memorial honoring two Rye residents, Rose and Jack. Rose and Jack were enslaved people who lived and worked on the Halsted property, known today as the Timothy Knapp House. We are acknowledging the lives of Rose and Jack as […]
Please join me at the Knapp House for an outdoor Mindful Meditation with Jackie Frederick-Berner. Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. —Hermann Hesse???? We can always count on nature to bring us back to that calm, quiet place inside ourselves. Especially when […]
Please join me at the Knapp House for an outdoor Mindful Meditation with Jackie Frederick-Berner. Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. —Hermann Hesse???? We can always count on nature to bring us back to that calm, quiet place inside ourselves. Especially when […]
Travel back in time at the Timothy Knapp House! This outdoor Social Studies program is designed to help students think about life long ago, when the Algonquian people lived in what we now call Rye. We will investigate natural resources and consider how Native Americans lived off the land. We will also discuss the importance […]
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