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 Welcome to the Rye Historical Society

The Rye Historical Society is dedicated to researching, preserving, and celebrating Rye’s unique heritage.

Located in the heart of downtown Rye, New York, our historic Square House Museum offers a dynamic and wide range of engaging experiences, including educational lectures, guided walking tours, school tours and programming, youth initiatives, community workshops, family activities, and many more.

All experiences are designed to foster a love of and awareness for our collective history, and generate sincere pride in the Rye community.

Rye History. Be a part of it.

Visit Us!

Tour the Square House Museum

Explore Rye’s historic inn and tavern where revolutionary figures including George Washington visited.

Open Tuesdays - Fridays 11am - 4pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm (Last admission 3:30pm).

Admission is free for individuals and families.

Upcoming Events

Featured
The Unforgiving Yardstick – Westchester Women’s Roles and Struggles Through the Art of Fleur Spolidor, Featuring Artifacts from the Rye Historical Collection
Mar 21
The Unforgiving Yardstick – Westchester Women’s Roles and Struggles Through the Art of Fleur Spolidor, Featuring Artifacts from the Rye Historical Collection
Annual Luncheon and Boutique
May 8
Annual Luncheon and Boutique