NewsDecember 18, 2024
The records document Rye’s residential history and offer a rich perspective on the area’s architectural and community development, the historical society said.
Business & OrgsOctober 15, 2024
The money raised will go toward the restoration and revitalization of the Knapp House.
CommunityAugust 29, 2024
The Rye Historical Society sponsored the event, which featured reenactments, live music, historic costumes, Square House tours, and activities for all ages.
CommunityJuly 19, 2024
The event was designed to highlight not only the nation’s declaring independence from Great Britain, but the role Rye residents played in the nation’s fight for that independence.
CommunityJune 28, 2024
Guests danced to favorite 1960’s tunes, including “Wake up, Little Susie, which paid homage to the distinguished honoree.
ColumnsMarch 7, 2024
Native Americans resided in the Rye area for thousands of years.
Local HistoryMay 23, 2024
Peg Lyon was enslaved in Rye, sold in Greenwich in 1790, and emancipated in 1800, when she was able to live free with her husband Anthony Green. She died 30 years later.
Around TownMay 24, 2024
On Friday, June 14, 6:30 p.m., at Shenorock Shore Club, the Rye Historical Society celebrates its 60th anniversary with an evening of dinner and dancing.
CommunityMay 24, 2024
Hester Prynne, the protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, “The Scarlet Letter,” was inspired by a real person: Margaret Fuller.
ColumnsApril 26, 2024
More events highlighting Rye’s history and culture intended to interest both the broad population as well as youngsters are planned at the at the Square House Museum on city history throughout the year.