Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested here.

Rye Library

The Rye Historical Society, Revolutionary Rye 250 and the Rye Library are thrilled to host noted-historian Richard Brookhiser on Sunday May 17th at 3pm to discuss his book, Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution. Brookhiser will examine four of Trumbull’s masterpieces, including Declaration of Independence and General George Washington Resigning His Commission, and will discuss how the artist’s fifty-year project embodied the meaning of American exceptionalism and played a key role in defining the values of the new country. Book signing and reception to follow the lecture. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Richard Brookhiser is a senior editor of National Review and a fellow of the National Review Institute. His books include Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution; Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington; and Founders’ Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln. In 2008 he was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President George W. Bush.

Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested here.

Join us on May 14th for a 20-minute guided meditation designed to offer a moment of pause, reflection, and connection. This free community program invites participants to slow down, restore focus, and engage mindfully with history and place. Each session is gentle and accessible, welcoming all levels of experience. Thoughtfully guided and intentionally brief, the practice offers a mid-day reset, and opportunity to breathe, listen, and reflect within a shared cultural context. Advanced registration is required here.

Explore the wonders of the Square House Museum in this engaging 30-minute tour offered in Spanish. Discover fascinating historical objects, hear the stories behind them, and see how everyday items from the past help bring history to life. Tours led by Rye High School AP and IB students will commence at 11am and 11:30am - registration is requested here.

Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested here.

Join the Rye Historical Society at Shenorock Shore Club for shopping, delicious food, and stimulating discussion with New York Times bestselling author, Allison Pataki. Click here to purchase your ticket.

Boutique: 10:00AM
Lunch: 12:00PM
Author Talk: 12:45PM

Presented with the generous support of:

Houlihan Lawrence and the Pat & Kendra Team

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Attended by 125+ guests each year, the Luncheon & Boutique is a meaningful way to celebrate Rye’s history, invest in RHS’s mission, and bring the community together.

For corporate sponsors, this is also a high-visibility opportunity to advertise your business and connect with the greater Rye community. Sponsors receive recognition across RHS’s ticketing site, RHS website, and social channels, reaching our broad supporter base. 

For individual sponsors, your participation helps sustain RHS programming and preservation efforts, while providing a special opportunity to be recognized as a champion of local history and community engagement.

In partnership with School of the Holy Child, join us for the Third Annual Witness Stones Ceremony as we continue our tradition of honoring the memory of individuals who were enslaved in our community. This year, Holy Child students focused their research on Jack Green, a Revolutionary War soldier who served in Connecticut and New York. The ceremony will include the installation of a witness stone for Jack, with remarks from community members, local officials, Holy Child staff and the students who studied Jack's life. RSVP here.

Explore the wonders of the Square House Museum in this engaging 30-minute tour offered in Spanish. Discover fascinating historical objects, hear the stories behind them, and see how everyday items from the past help bring history to life. Tours led by Rye High School AP and IB students will commence at 11am and 11:30am - registration is requested here.

Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested here.

Teresa Vega, genealogist, historian and former RHS Trustee will present an illustrated talk exploring the global networks that shaped the American Revolution and the deep local histories connected to Rye and the surrounding Hudson Valley. Drawing on genealogical research, archival documents, and recent scholarship on the Atlantic world, her slideshow traces the intertwined stories of Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, and African-descended ancestors and their kinship networks. Spanning 140 years, the presentation highlights how Ramapough Lenape kinship ties and Dutch Caribbean merchant networks helped sustain the Patriot cause. This free program is presented by Rye Historical Society and Revolutionary Rye 250 - registration is requested here.

Explore the wonders of the Square House Museum in this engaging 30-minute tour offered in Spanish. Discover fascinating historical objects, hear the stories behind them, and see how everyday items from the past help bring history to life. Tours led by Rye High School AP and IB students will commence at 11am and 11:30am - registration is requested here.

Please note that on April 25, Member Morning and Little Historians will not be held, and regular Saturday programming will be paused. We look forward to welcoming you back when programming resumes on May 2.

Historic homes and gardens in Rye have long been surrounded by the plants and wildflowers that naturally grow in our region. Join us at the Square House on April 18th with support from Rye Garden Club for a free family activity and give a native flower a new home.

Pick a seed packet of native New York wildflower seeds, and write a special name for your flower on your adoption card. Then, draw your flower - imagining what it will look like when it blooms. After the program, plant your seeds at home and watch your flowers grow! Registration is requested here.

Explore the wonders of the Square House Museum in this engaging 30-minute tour offered in Spanish. Discover fascinating historical objects, hear the stories behind them, and see how everyday items from the past help bring history to life. Tours led by Rye High School AP and IB students will commence at 11am and 11:30am - registration is requested here.

Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested here.

Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested here.

Join us on April 9th for a 20-minute guided meditation designed to offer a moment of pause, reflection, and connection. This free community program invites participants to slow down, restore focus, and engage mindfully with history and place. Each session is gentle and accessible, welcoming all levels of experience. Thoughtfully guided and intentionally brief, the practice offers a mid-day reset, and opportunity to breathe, listen, and reflect within a shared cultural context. Advanced registration is required here.

Start your week inspired and join us on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 PM for thoughtful conversation, local history, and engaging dialogue. Discover history, culture, and storytelling in a way unlike any other book club in the area. The Square House Book Club brings together local history, national moments, and compelling literature, from the American Revolution and colonial life to historical fiction, biography, and stories of bold discovery. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow readers, engage with ideas that shaped our nation, and deepen your appreciation for the history that surrounds us. The April book selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

Register here.

Little Historians Story Hour is an new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested here.

Calling all RHS members! Join us for coffee, conversation, and a closer look at history. Come experience the exhibitions at your own pace with our Member Mornings. Enjoy a quiet hour of early access before general admission begins for the day. Member Mornings are every Saturday from 9:30-10:30am. Registration is requested here.

In response to the trauma of industrialization and urbanization in the late-nineteenth century, the Arts and Crafts Movement took America by storm. In this book, Dr. Thomas Guiler takes a look at three intentional communities established in New York State within the Arts and Crafts Movement: Rose Valley, Byrdcliffe, and Roycroft. In imagining a compromise between machine-dominated industry and handicraft, these artisans sought to critique industrial capitalism and carve out a space where craftspeople could once again flourish in community. This author talk is presented as part of The Square House Book Club.

Register here.

Come one, come all! We invite the community to join us on March 28th for a special Open House at the Square House. Since 1964, the Rye Historical Society has proudly preserved, interpreted, and celebrated the rich history of our community. For generations, the Society has also stewarded the historic Square House Museum, safeguarded thousands of archival materials, and provided educational programming that connects residents of all ages to Rye’s colonial roots, Revolutionary history, and evolving civic story.

This community event is an opportunity to welcome new friends as well as long-time supporters.

Little Historians Story Hour is an all-new recurring children’s program at the Square House Museum. This program is designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners (Ages 3-7). Through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration of the historic house, children are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This program is free, registration is requested. Register here.

The Rye Historical Society is proud to launch The Rye Sound Series, a new performance series celebrating the extraordinary musical talent of students - set within the historic walls of the Square House Museum. This inaugural March event will feature the Rye High School Jazz Band and other performances from the music department, bringing rhythm, harmony, and youthful energy into one of Rye’s most treasured historic spaces. Registration is requested.

RSVP here.