Book Publishing:
Views of Rye: 1917 & 2007
Now on sale at the Square House
Stop by for your copy
Tues.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. 10am-3pm
$65 plus tax;
check to "Rye Historical Society"
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Events:
SAVE THE DATE! Sat. May 10, 2008
Rye Historical Society's Annual Benefit
GALA
At an historic private Rye residence
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Programs:
Stories at the Square House: Kirsten from American Girl Doll
Sat. April 12, 1-3pm, ages 7-11, $15
April Vacation Camp
Tues. April 22-Thurs. April 24, 10am-1pm, ages 7-11,
$25/day or $60 for all 3 days
Call 914-967-7588 to register
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Exhibits:
Developing Rye
Feb. 16 through mid-April 2008 at the Knapp House
Views of Rye
March14 through late May 2008 at the Square House
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SELF-GUIDED TOURS: We know you'rebusy and sometimes would prefer the flexibility of seeing the historic Square House on your own schedule. Come by, pick up a brochure and map, and view the rooms and exhibits at your leisure. No admission charge.
Calling all high school students and adults: We have lots of volunteer opportunities for you, including giving museum tours, archives/research,and educational and curatorial projects.
Please consider becoming a member or renewing your membership! Your support is crucial. Please see the membership section of this website or call 967-7588 for more information.
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Looking back to Fall 2007...
ANNUAL FALL HISTORIC TOUR:
"The Wainwrights and their Houses"
Sunday October 14, 2007
The Wainwright family played a major role in the transfomation of Rye from a rural community to a modern suburb. The Tour covered 100 years of history from 1848 when the first Wainwright ancestor to arrive in Rye purchased farmland on Kirby Lane until the 1950's when his great-granddaughter donated her parents' house to the Laymen's Movement to create Wainwright House.
This year's Tour visited Wainwright House, the Coveleigh Club, and several private houses in Rye, all of which were owned by the Wainwrights or designed by Richard Wainwright.
Tour Script
