Designed for ages 6 - 10 to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of history in young learners. This program encourages an exploration of the past through engaging storytelling, hands-on activities such as themed coloring pages, and an introduction to the Square House Museum. Walk-ins are welcome, donations are gratefully accepted.

Sunday, July 26th, 10:30am - SOLD OUT

Sunday, September 20th, 10:30am - TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW - Click HERE!

Back by Popular Demand! All aboard for a rollicking ride through Rye's past. Join the Rye Historical Society for our engaging trolley tour, From the Gilded Age to the Roaring Twenties. Riding in refurbished New Orleans-style trolleys, these tours will explore the history of waterfront recreation on Milton Point, from the grand summer estates to the bustling beaches.

*Our July Tour is generously sponsored by Fiona Dogan

Join us on July 15th at 6pm for our next Square House Book Club moderated by local resident and author Lee Sandford. This month's meeting will be in-person; the book selection is It Girl by New York Times best-selling author Allison Pataki. This fascinating historical fiction novel is based on the life of Evelyn Nesbit, America's first "It Girl", a model and actress who became a self-made celebrity in early 20th century New York City. To facilitate a lively and engaging discussion, questions can be submitted prior to the meeting and Pataki will be pre-recording answers to select questions for our attendees. Wine and cheese will be served, doors open at 5:30pm.

This program is free, registration is required. Register here.

Join Rye Historical Society for a Story Hour on July 14th at 10am. Through engaging storytelling and exploration of the historic house, participants will be introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the City of Rye and early America. This Story Hour is appropriate for ages 5 and older (parents/guardians must accompany their child). Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

Join the Rye Historical Society and Doug Carey from Leaders of Tomorrow at the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Village Green. Enjoy historical reenactments, historic speeches and readings, patriotic songs and more as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary! This year, we will also be celebrating Rye’s historic trees as well as the 250 Acorns to Oaks initiative led by the Rye Sustainability Foundation. Admission is free, more details coming soon.

Join us for the Rye Fourth of July Celebration Saturday 7/4 on the village green.

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.

Interested in hosting your event at the Square House? Learn more here.

The Rye Historical Society is proud to continue our Rye Sound Series, featuring some of the county's most talented young musicians from The Music Conservatory of Westchester. Soloists and chamber ensembles will play both popular and lesser-known music from various time periods and genres, including Classical, Baroque, Jazz, and a special performance of colonial Drum & Fife music. Concert goers step back in time and can tour the celebrated Square House as they listen to these curated performances. This concert is free and open to the public, registration is requested. 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.

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 Rye resident Emily Hurd as she discusses The Cities We Need: Essential Stories of Everyday Places with author, photographer and urbanist Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani. Bendiner-Viani's book introduces us to the complex, political, and eminently personable stories of residents who answered this question in Brooklyn, New York, and Oakland, California. This thoughtful and timely discussion will look at what communities mean for the people who live there, how a place offers a sense of belonging and how community planning guides future priorities. The event is free but registration is required. Register here.

Learn more about the author and the book here!

Purchase a copy at Amazon or at Bookshop.

Local to Rye? Pick up at copy at Arcade Books!

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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Meg Allen Rodriguez - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

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.