Please join us at the Rye Historical Society for our newest temporary exhibition honoring the 200th anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s tour of the United States in 1824-1825.

This traveling exhibit of six panels, on loan to us from the American Friends of Lafayette (AFL), will be on display in conjunction with items from our collection to showcase the amazing life and achievements of the esteemed General.

In partnership with the AFL, the historical society will be one of many organizations celebrating Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to our town of Rye on August 18th. Educational programming and activities will be hosted by the Rye Historical Society and the Rye Free Reading Room to celebrate the Bicentennial General’s visit to America.

Exhibition curated for all ages. 

The panels in this exhibition will be available for viewing at the Rye Historical Society until August 16th, when they will be on display at the Rye Free Reading Room for the August 18th celebration.

Exhibition is FREE and open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am to 4pm

Butterflies are truly a sign that spring has sprung.

In support of our community partners at the Rye Arts Center who will be unveiling butterfly-themed art sculptures for their 2024 RyesAbove: A Transformational Public Art Project, the Rye Historical Society celebrates the spring season with a new temporary exhibition featuring items from our extensive collection.

All items on display from the historical society’s collection showcases a connection with these colorful flying insects - especially our significant array of fans featuring distinctive butterfly designs.

Exhibition curated for all ages. 

We will be hosting family friendly activities in conjunction with the opening of our spring exhibition.

Exhibition is FREE and open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am to 4pm

Discover how Rye’s location on Long Island Sound helped formed our unique city – geographically, historically, industrially, socially. We explore all different aspects of our coastal community. The natural resources  that attracted Indigenous people centuries ago. The industries that drove our economy, from farming, milling, shipbuilding and fishing. The recreational attraction of our beaches, hotels, water sports and amusement parks. And the on-going  ecological and preservation efforts. 

Curated for all ages.

Exhibit is FREE and open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am to 4pm

Exhibition opening on September 15, 2023. This will be available for viewing for one year from the opening date.