Current Exhibitions
Revolutionary Rye: Stories from the Square House
Square House Museum | Upstairs Ballroom
In celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, we are proud to present Revolutionary Rye: Stories from the Square House Exhibit, opening at the Square House Museum in July 2026. This fascinating exhibit will highlight the journey from Colonial Rye to the Revolution, introduce the Square House owners and their participation in the Revolutionary War, and offer a window into life in Rye after the war.
Rye's Landscapes and Landmarks: Illustrations by Whitman Bailey
Square House Museum | Council Room
Join us on November 19th for the opening of a new exhibit featuring the artwork of celebrated artist and illustrator Whitman Bailey. Commissioned by Rye Chronicle editor Howard Archer in 1924, Bailey documented many of Rye's historic landmarks, including the Square House, with distinctive black and white drawings created with original copper print blocks, all carefully preserved in our Archives collection. These images offer a portrait of Rye in the early twentieth century, and are juxtaposed with contemporary photographs taken by Rye resident and Professor Emeritus Jim Frank.
This exhibit is in recognition of Rye resident Paul Hicks for his long-standing dedication to preserving Rye's history.
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