Over 150 people attended John Jay's 270th Birthday Bash on December 12. The Princeton Tigressions were 1 of 3 a cappella groups to fill the Carriage House with joyful music - JHC hopes to raise funds to restore this amazing space for more performances and classical concerts. Click photo above for video of the afternoon and to hear the acoustics (Video courtesy of Rye-TV)
design work on the historic garden rooms began this year. Thanks to the advocacy of our non-profit partners and government representatives, we received a second NYS Parks award of
- we are taking the next step and now seeking donors to help us rehabilitate the entire structure for active recreation.
Last but not least, we are pleased to share news that we have retained
Larry Weaner and his firm to create a thoughtful proposal to remove invasives from the Jay Meadow. Our goal is to replant with native grasses and wildflowers. In 2016, we will be applying for grants and seeking private contributions to help rehabilitate this critical habitat.
This is an enormous team effort and we are grateful to an extraordinary number of people.
We are
dedicated to restoring the entire
23 acre Jay Estate and transforming this National Historic Landmark (one of fewer than 2500 in the United States) into a vibrant public park and educational campus for you.
This land was once the childhood home Founding Father and peacemaker John Jay.
Though recognized as an American treasure for centuries, it has only recently become more accessible to the public. Thanks to the generosity of our members, board, staff and volunteers, this rich, cultural landscape is being revitalized and visitation is growing.
Help us make this historic treasure, your park even better! Make a year-end donation online today. Call (914)
