School Programs
Field Trips & School Programs
Rye Historical Society offers engaging Westchester history field trips and educational programs that bring local history to life for students of all ages. Serving schools throughout Westchester County, NY and surrounding areas, our hands-on history experiences connect students with primary sources, historic spaces, and real historical questions that inspire critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and curiosity.
Whether your class visits our historic location or invites our museum educators into the classroom, our programs support New York State learning standards while helping students explore the rich history of Rye and Westchester County.
On-Site History Field Trips
Learning Inside the Square House
Our school field trips take place in the historic Square House, where students investigate rooms, artifacts, and architectural clues as primary sources. Through guided inquiry, they discover how people lived, worked, and made decisions in early Rye and colonial New York.
Programs are available for grades K–12 and can be tailored to meet your classroom's curriculum and learning goals.
In-School History Programs
Rye in the Classroom
Can't travel? Rye Historical Society brings history directly to your school. Our museum educators visit classrooms throughout Westchester County and the tristate area with artifacts, replicas, and primary sources that make local history tangible and engaging.
Lessons are tailored to grade level and connect the history of Rye and Westchester to broader themes in American history, encouraging students to think like historians while exploring their own community's past.
Whether you're looking for a Westchester history field trip, an in-school history program, or curriculum-connected educational experiences, Rye Historical Society offers memorable learning opportunities that help students make meaningful connections between local and national history.
To learn more about our school programs
For scheduling contact:
Natalie Hofstedt
Director of Programming
