Hester Prynne, the protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, “The Scarlet Letter,” was inspired by a real person: Margaret Fuller.
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.
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.
The Rye Historical Society recently hosted an engaging and delicious spring break camp -- A Taste of History: Victorian Voyage -- to rave reviews.
Native Americans resided in the Rye area for thousands of years.