The Unforgiving Yardstick – Westchester Women’s Roles and Struggles Through the Art of Fleur Spolidor, Featuring Artifacts from the Rye Historical Collection
Mar
21
to Mar 27

The Unforgiving Yardstick – Westchester Women’s Roles and Struggles Through the Art of Fleur Spolidor, Featuring Artifacts from the Rye Historical Collection

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Exhibition Open: March 21, 2025 - March 27, 2026

The Unforgiving Yardstick exhibition tells the stories of ten women whose lives span over 300 years, from the 1700s through today. One of these ten women is Peg Lyon, whose story is the earliest in the exhibition, offering a rare glimpse into the life of an enslaved woman during the American Revolution—a time when the ideals of liberty and freedom were widely proclaimed but not extended to all.

Admission is free, but support is appreciated through donations or museum membership.
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Painted by Fleur Spolidor
Photographed by Jim Frank
Peg Lyon’s portrait is based on a compilation of several photographs of her descendants, including her 4x great-granddaughter and Rye Historical Society board member, Teresa Vega. Peg was tri-racial, with Munsee Lenape and mixed East and West African ancestry on her maternal side and British ancestry on her paternal side.

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Art for Purchase: Quilt Display
Sep
13
to Oct 11

Art for Purchase: Quilt Display

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We are proud to participate in the Rye Art's Center's "Art for Purchase", a month-long installation that places original artwork by local and regional artists directly into the storefronts of Rye’s retail district. Stop by the Square House Museum to view Susan Deshensky's lovely quilts on display in our exhibition room. Susan is the owner of Lady Blue Quilt Studio and creates one of a kind t-shirt and memory quilts. For more information about the artist, visit www.ladybluequilts.com

For more about the Art for Purchase event visit: https://www.ryeartscenter.org/art-for-purchase-st

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Framing the Constitution: From Crisis to Closure (RR250)
Sep
21
3:00 PM15:00

Framing the Constitution: From Crisis to Closure (RR250)

In the midst of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress wrote the Articles of Confederation and formed our first government. But within a few short years, turmoil and dissatisfaction reigned supreme. Watch Rye Country Day Upper School Humanities Chair Clemmie Everett and a group of high school students vigorously debate whether our new country should remain a loose confederation of independent states or whether it should create a strong central government.  You be the judge! Join us on September 21 at 3 PM at the Rye Free Reading Room to hear the arguments and decide our fate.

Sponsored by RR250

RVSP is Required please use; https://ryelibrary.libcal.com/event/14797888

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Watershed: Rye's Literary Festival
Sep
26
to Sep 28

Watershed: Rye's Literary Festival

The Rye Historical Society is proud to partner with Watershed: Rye’s Literary Festival! If you love to read, carve out some time at the end of September to attend Watershed Literary Festival, a 3-day book fest in southern Westchester. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Rye Historical Society.

From September 26th to 28th, Watershed will host a series of author talks, panel discussions, poetry readings, and writing workshops at the Meeting House on Milton Road in Rye, NY. For registration and more information please check:; www.watershedrye.com/events.

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Street Naming Ceremony in Honor of M. Paul & Orial Redd
Sep
27
11:00 AM11:00

Street Naming Ceremony in Honor of M. Paul & Orial Redd

Saturday, September 27th, 11am

Rye Station Plaza

Save the Date for Rye City's special ceremony naming the Rye Station Plaza in honor of M. Paul and Orial Redd. The Redds were transformational leaders whose vision, advocacy and wisdom have shaped lives across Rye, greater Westchester, and the national stage. This event will celebrate their enduring legacy of leadership, justice, and community building.

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Rye Historical Society Fall Food and Whiskey Bash 2025
Oct
18
6:30 PM18:30

Rye Historical Society Fall Food and Whiskey Bash 2025

Join our annual Rye Historical Society Fall party for good food and delicious drinks!

In addition to our popular bourbon tasting, we will serve curated cocktails, plus beer, wine and a delicious buffet dinner!  You can also enjoy a non-alcoholic beer or mocktail.

The evening event will be held outside the historic Knapp House under a festive tent with live music, silent auction and raffle prizes.

Tickets on sale now with packages available!   https://givebutter.com/c/RHSBash2025

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS

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Slightly Spooky Square House
Oct
24
4:30 PM16:30

Slightly Spooky Square House

Back by popular demand - Don't miss this annual favorite Halloween tradition when the Square House is transformed into the Spooky House. Ghosts, goblins, bumps and squeaks await as you wind your way through the darkened rooms. Visitors may encounter other-worldly travelers awakening from their 200 year slumber at Old Haviland's Inn - you never know who you might meet! This family-friendly program is appropriate for younger children - all must be accompanied by an adult. No werewolves or vampires, no chainsaws- just good, old-fashioned ghosts, skeletons, bats, and rats for a slightly spooky evening.

Tickets will be  released at a later date

2025 Dates:

Friday October 24th, Evening Hours

Saturday October 25th, Evening Hours

*children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult

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