Rye Historical Society
914-967-7588
Listing Manager:
Sheri Jordan
The Rye Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Rye. The historical society offers educational programming for all ages as well as exhibits art and artifacts from its own collection and from other local artists. The organization is based in the Square House on Purchase Street.
Formerly a tavern, the Square House was opened as a museum in 1967. The museum houses many exhibits a large collection of artifacts, dating back to 1660.
- Fax: 914-967-6253
- Hours: Tue - Fri, 9am - 4pm; Sat, 10am - 3pm; Sun, Mon, closed
- Handicap Accessible: No
- Founding Date: 1964
- Ticket information: Free Admission to buildings
- Student discounts: Yes
- Senior discounts: No
- Private parties: Yes
- Food/drink: No
- Alcohol served: No
- Coat/bag check: No
- Parking: On-street: free
- Restrictions: No smoking
- What makes this community special?: It's a small town and community-minded.
- What is an interesting historical or little known fact about this town?: George Washington stayed at the Square House in 1789 when it was an inn.
- Guided tours?: Yes
- Guided tour languages: English
- Audio tours?: No
- Gift shop: Yes
- Gift shop hours: Tue - Fri, 9am - 4pm; Sat, 10am - 3pm; Sun, Mon, closed
- Cameras allowed?: No
- Membership levels: Family, Individual
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