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The Rye Historical Society

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Situated in the heart of downtown Rye, NY, the historic Square House Museum presents a diverse array of captivating experiences.

These are crafted to cultivate a deep appreciation for our shared history and foster pride within the community.

08/28/2026

Little Historians returns on Saturday, September 5th at 10:30am 📚

The Rye Historical Society is looking forward to reading "You Can't Do That, Amelia!" by Kimberly Wagner Klier. Honoring Rye's history, as Amelia Earhart was once a Rye resident!

Designed for ages 6-10 to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners.

Walk-ins are welcome; donations are gratefully accepted.

See you then!

08/26/2026

Tickets are selling FAST to our Annual Fall Celebration and Benefit on September 26th!

Join us on September 26th as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an exciting new take on our annual Fall event! The evening will feature live music by Michael Bram, a delicious dinner and craft drink tastings under a festive tent at the historic Knapp House.

All new this year, we will highlight the enduring tradition of American craftsmanship with a curated collection of handcrafted works for auction created by regional artisans, woodworkers, designers, and makers.

Participating organizations and makers include American Reclaimed, the Rye Arts Center, Lady Blue Quilts, Stickbulb, The Future Perfect, Robin Henschel & Aidan McCaffrey/White Oak Axes.

A BIG THANK YOU to our generous Fall Celebration Sponsors!!
Party Line Rentals
Houlihan Lawrence
G. Griffin Wine & Spirits
Outdoors Contained
Arctic Mechanical
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Weezie Mullaly - GEICO

08/21/2026

Are you a Rye resident interested in learning more about your home's history?🔎

The Rye Historical Society offers research requests to help uncover the stories of Rye homes and the people who have called them home throughout history. Our researchers use online databases, along with our extensive collections and archives, to uncover details about your property's past.

📚Submit a research request through our website and let us dig into the history of your home.

Visit our website to learn more and submit a research request. www.ryehistory.org/services

Map #1 is from 1908
Map #2 is from 1881

08/19/2026

🍎Calling teachers and educators!

The Rye Historical Society offers engaging Westchester history field trips and educational programs that bring local history to life for students of all ages.

Whether your class visits our historic location or invites our museum educators into the classroom, our programs support New York State learning standards while helping students explore the rich history of Rye and Westchester County.

Programs are available for grades K–12 and can be tailored to meet your classroom's curriculum and learning goals.

Rye Historical Society offers memorable learning opportunities that help students make meaningful connections between local and national history.

Visit ryehistory.org/schoolprograms for more information

08/07/2026

⛵️During renovations at the Square House
Museum in 1968, a discovery was made beneath the attic floorboards - a journal kept by sailor Nathaniel Rayment, dating from 1789-1793.

The journal is believed to have been a family heirloom of the Mead/Raymond family, who lived in the Square House in the late 1800s.

This month marks 233 years since August 1793, when Rayment was aboard the Betsey, recording the weather, his voyages, and the realities of life at sea in the 1700s.

Would you like to learn more about Nathaniel Rayment and the fascinating discoveries connected to the Square House?
Let us know in the comments below!

P.S. This post contains clues about TWO upcoming programs- will share more soon!

08/01/2026

Happy August from our Timothy Knapp House 💚

Discover Rye Historical Society’s upcoming events 🌸 Hope to see you soon!

Tickets and links to register are available at ryehistory.org/upcoming-events

07/31/2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for our Annual Fall Celebration and Benefit on September 26th!

The Rye Historical Society is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an exciting new take on our annual Fall event. Featuring live music, dinner and craft drink tastings at the Knapp House, the Fall Celebration will highlight the enduring tradition of American craftsmanship with a curated collection of handcrafted works for auction created by regional artisans, woodworkers, designers, and makers. Don't miss your chance to purchase Early Bird tickets to this fan-favorite event before prices increase on August 10th!

Purchase your tickets at https://givebutter.com/c/RHSFall26

Thank you to our sponsors Party Line Tent Rentals Volvo Cars White Plains

07/28/2026

On Sunday, the Rye Historical Society conducted our Trolley Tour: From the Gilded Age to the Roaring Twenties💛
Our fabulous guides, Joie Cooney and Melinda Mehfar, brought history to life with stops along the way like Wainwright House, Inc and

Huge thank you again to our generous sponsor, Fiona Dogan Fiona Dogan, William Pitt - Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty 💕

We had a wonderful time exploring the past with our passionate community! We love sharing history with you💚

We are hosting another SOLD OUT Trolley Tour sponsored by 🎉- join the waitlist link at givebutter.com/trolleyseptember

07/11/2026

There's always something happening at the Rye Historical Society! ✨
Join us next week for two great events:

📚 Tuesday at 10 AM – Children's Story Hour, perfect for little history lovers and their caregivers.

📖 Wednesday evening – The Square House Book Club returns as we discuss The It Girl by Allison Pataki.

These are just two of the exciting events coming up! Visit ryehistory.org to see our full calendar and learn more.

We hope to see you at the Square House soon! 🏡

07/09/2026

Wednesday, July 15th, 6pm at the Square House Museum

Join us next Square House Book Club moderated by local resident and author Lee Sandford.

This month's meeting will be in-person; the book selection is It Girl by New York Times best-selling author Allison Pataki. Allison Pataki This fascinating historical fiction novel is based on the life of Evelyn Nesbit, America's first "It Girl", a model and actress who became a self-made celebrity in early 20th-century New York City.

To facilitate a lively and engaging discussion, Pataki will be pre-recording answers to select questions for our attendees. Wine and cheese will be served. Check our website, ryehistory.org for the link to register.

Address

1 Purchase Street
Rye, NY
10580

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19149677588

Website

http://www.ryehistory.org/

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