Jay Heritage Center

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210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580

Taconic Region

Latitude 40.958358

Longitude -73.705237

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General Information: (914) 698-9275

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The 23-acre Jay Estate in Rye is one of two family homes of American founding father John Jay (1745-1829) located in Westchester. Jay was a noted jurist, peacemaker, governor and anti-slavery advocate. The site, which overlooks Long Island Sound is part of the Boston Post Road Historic District, a National Historic Landmark and a stop on Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. It is also one of 100 top attractions in the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

The Jay Estate has three owners: 21.5 acres have been owned by New York State Parks in conjunction with Westchester County Parks since 1997. The not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) owns the 1838 Greek Revival mansion, and 1.5 acres of land around it. The 1907 Van Norden Carriage House is a second building being restored by JHC; it serves as the Jay Estate Visitor and Education Center.

Under a 2013 agreement, the Jay Estate is managed by JHC for New York State and Westchester County as dedicated parkland. It is used for recreation and hosts programs about American history, social justice, architecture and conservation. The restoration of historic gardens and a 1917 Tennis House are ongoing projects and when finished will be exciting resources for the public.

For hours of operating and other visiting information, please visit: jayheritagecenter.org

Sat 26 Sep

John Jay, Diplomat and Spymaster
Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center

How did our earliest American diplomats accomplish their secret and very delicate assignments abroad? The Jay Heritage Center symposium will focus on the interactions of John Jay, Silas Deane and the Lee brothers, Arthur and William, as illustrated by the decipherable records and cyphers that they left behind. What was the Jay-Deane code and why is John Jay credited by the CIA as being the first chief of US counterintelligence? What controversy put Jay at the center of a legal defense of Deane's actions in France? Learn firsthand about the security concerns that prompted the Lee brothers of Virginia to launch public accusations that Deane was a traitor.Hour long round table discussion plus Q&A. Discussion will focus on the early lives and background of the Lee Brothers, Silas Deane and John Jay. Each site will give a brief introduction to their founding father(s) and historic site(s). Register your interest with an email to Suzanne Clary: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com. For more information on the event please visit the parks.com website.

Registration: Required

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