The Rye Historical Society

10/24/2026

🕸️Last Night of the Slightly Spooky SquareHouse!💜

We had such a blast last night and are excited for our second and final night of the season🐈‍⬛

Doors open at 5, last entry is 7:30. Pay at door, $25 per family.

Stop by to meet our pirates, witches and mummies and make your own little craft to take home!

10/21/2026

⚓📚 A weekend of history, storytelling, and maritime adventure!

Last weekend, we welcomed author Eric Jay Dolin for a fascinating talk about his book, Rebels at Sea. The experience continued aboard the Tall Ship Lynx, where our guests enjoyed early access and an engaging journey into maritime history with .

A huge thank-you to Eric, our partners, and everyone who joined us for such a memorable event. We had a wonderful time bringing history to life with you! 🇺🇸⛵

10/20/2026

🕸THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!🔮
SLIGHTLY SPOOKY SQUARE HOUSE

With “not too spooky” rooms like the Pirates Tavern, Spider’s Den, Mummy’s Chambers and Witches Kitchen, this family friendly event is suitable for younger children (all must be accompanied by an adult).

Join us at the Square House, 1 Purchase Street, Rye, NY. Entry starts at 5pm - $25 per family. Pay at door.

10/16/2026

Pretty cool. A ship carved from ivory in locket form, at the Rye historical Society. 

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

We have fun events upcoming at the Square House Museum in the next few weeks. Including Little Historians and our annual Slightly Spooky Square House!

Visit ryehistory.org for more information.

10/15/2026

On this day in 1789, George Washington spent his first night on the road as president in Rye.

He left New York that morning for a tour of New England. He rode through Eastchester, New Rochelle and Mamaroneck, and his diary notes the pumpkins were still out in the fields. That night he stayed at the Widow Haviland's tavern. It's still standing as the Square House, home of the Rye Historical Society.

Photos: the Square House by Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0. Gilbert Stuart's portrait of Washington (public domain). Via Wikimedia Commons.

Have you ever been inside the Square House?

10/14/2026

Last Call for Sail Through History! ⛵️

Join the Rye Historical Society this Friday and Saturday for a fascinating journey into the world of Revolutionary War privateers and their role in America’s fight for independence!

Friday, October 16: Hear bestselling author Eric Jay Dolin discuss the daring sailors who challenged British naval power.

Saturday, October 17: Enjoy a special guided tour of the tall ship The Lynx in New Rochelle!

Explore nautical treasures from our collection, including this scrimshaw and a frigate, plus take a peek at the transcription of the Nathaniel Rayment diary.

🎟️ Individual and discounted bundle tickets available! Reserve your spot: https://givebutter.com/sail-through-history-k5bzgb

10/10/2026

Our family friendly Slightly Spooky Square House returns on October 23rd and 24th from 5:00 to 7:30 each night.

Appropriate for younger ages, other worldly travelers are awaking from their 200 year slumber. A pirate crew and spiders den to name a few!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. $25 per family - pay at door.

10/08/2026

Step into the world of Revolutionary-era privateers!

Join Rye Historical Society for a special weekend exploring the daring sailors who helped turn the tides of the American Revolution—from Eric Jay Dolin’s fascinating talk on Friday, October 16, to an exclusive tour aboard the Tall Ship Lynx on Saturday, October 17. 🇺🇸

Two unforgettable experiences. One thrilling chapter of American history. 🌊

🎟️ Tickets available for individual events or as a discounted bundle. Don’t miss the adventure!

Visit https://givebutter.com/sail-through-history-k5bzgb