School Programs
Rye Historical Society offers dynamic school programs that transform local history into powerful learning experiences. Grounded in experiential pedagogy, our programs engage students with primary sources, historic spaces, real historical questions, and towards building critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and curiosity.
On-Site Programs
Learning Inside the Square House
This is not a traditional house tour. Students treat the Square House as a primary source investigating rooms, objects, and spatial clues to uncover how people lived, worked, and made decisions in early Rye. Programs are designed for K-12 and can be tailored for your students.
Sample Modules:
A Look into Colonial Life
Colonial Communication
Escape the British and Spy Puzzles
In School Programs
Rye in the Classroom
Museum educators bring artifacts, replicas, and primary sources directly into classrooms. Lessons are tailored to grade-level curriculum and explore local perspectives within larger historical moments.
Sample Modules:
Native American and Indigenous Peoples
Colonial Rye
Life in Rye on the Eve of the Revolution
Art and Culture in the Gilded Age
Advanced Programs
Rye Immersion Labs
Designed for honors, AP, IB, and seminar courses, these intensive experiences immerse students in college-level historical inquiry using original sources and place-based evidence.
For scheduling, pricing, or custom program design contact:
Natalie Hofstedt
Director of Programming
