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

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

  • Spy Puzzles: Escape the British

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: