March 21, 2025 – March 27, 2026
Presented by the Rye Historical Society, ArtsWestchester, and Ambassador John L. Loeb

About the Exhibition
The Unforgiving Yardstick explores the stories of women who shaped history and continue to influence our world today. Discover the stories of ten trailblazing Westchester women through portraiture, mixed media, and sculptural garments that reflect the restrictions they faced. This two-floor exhibition at the Square House Museum uncovers their struggles, triumphs, and lasting impact.

For centuries, women have been measured—both literally and figuratively—against societal standards that dictated their roles, freedoms, and even their attire. Led by artist Fleur Spolidor, this exhibition presents 23 original works, including portraits of remarkable Westchester women and sculptural pieces crafted from measuring tapes. From corsets to cycling bloomers, these works challenge us to reconsider the ways in which women’s lives have been shaped—and constrained—through history.

Click here to a video about ‘The Unforgiving Yardstick’.

Created with support from the Archives and Collection of the Rye Catalog.

More info: www.artefleur.com

Discover the hidden history of Rye during the Revolutionary War—a town once divided between Patriots and Loyalists. This exhibit features authentic artifacts found in Rye, including muskets, gunpowder flasks, and a detailed model of a Revolutionary War gunboat.

Presented with RR250. Visit; RR250 Page

📍 Located in the upstairs bedroom.

This year, former first lady Barbara Bush would have turned 100. In our exciting new exhibit, A Celebration of Life, Literacy and Legacy, we honor Bush’s deep connection to the Rye community, her steadfast devotion to literacy and her generosity of spirit. Bush grew up on Onondaga Street in Rye, and spent countless hours at the Rye Free Reading Room nurturing a love of books that would shape her life’s work. She never forgot her roots in Rye, as evidenced by the collection of pictures, personal notes, books and memorabilia featured in the exhibit, both from the Rye Historical Society archives and generously loaned to us by friends, family and admirers of Barbara Bush.