FRIDAY! "The Spy Masters" with Chris Whipple

Friday, November 4 at 6 p.m. On Friday, November 4, at 6 p.m., critically acclaimed author Chris Whipple will discuss his book “The Spy Masters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future.” A FREE wine reception and book signing on the veranda will follow the event. The book, which features interviews with nearly every living CIA director, is a particularly appropriate subject for JHC. John Jay, who lived at the Jay Estate as a boy, is widely credited as the founder of U.S. counterintelligence. In 1776 Jay was involved with the Committee for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies, whose role was described as “inquiring into, detecting and defeating all conspiracies which may be formed … against the liberties of America.” The American writer James Fenimore Cooper‘s novel “The Spy” was inspired at least in part by Jay’s role.

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JHC Sustainability Summit Photos

Biodiversity matters! And who better to explain why than landscape architect and native meadow designer Larry Weaner and entomologist and Homegrown National Park founder Doug Tallamy. More than 100 guests came from far and wide to hear these experts share their latest discoveries and projects. Thank you to Westchester Land Trust for joining us with their pop-up pollinator tent and to the Little Garden Club of Rye for co-sponsoring the day! Photos by Kim Crichlow

Renowned entomologist Doug Tallamy discusses his latest book, "The Nature of Oaks"

JHC trustee Liz Garrett leads a popular breakout session on healthy yards

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PHOTOS: Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael W. Twitty

On a sparkling mid-autumn afternoon, James Beard Award-winning chef Michael W. Twitty spoke at an in-person program on October 16 in the Jay Estate Gardens to discuss his newest book, “Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew.” Photos by Kim Crichlow

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PHOTOS: Jay Day 2022

On Sunday, October 16, JHC held its first Jay Day, its classic fall family festival, in more than three years! Activities included live a cappella performances by the Yale Spizzwinks and an “All About H2O” show from Mad Science–plus amazing balloon twisters, hay rides and a petting zoo from Bronx Equestrian. Stilt walkers & jugglers provided a super photo op for the whole family! Varin Acevado of Sweet-Silhouette by Varin! crafted her exquisite keepsake portraits. Photos by Kim Crichlow

The Yale Spizzwinks at Jay Day 2022

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SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m.

The renowned New York City Gospel Choir will perform at a FREE concert in the Jay Estate Gardens–save the date for this spectacular program!

GARDEN CORNER

• • • Thank you for a wonderful inaugural season of the Jay Estate Gardens! The gardens are now closed for the season and will re-open to the public on April 1, 2023. Garden Volunteers welcome!

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Jay Heritage Center at the Jay Estate A National Historic Landmark 210 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580  www.jayheritagecenter.org (914) 698-9275 Executive Director, Kevin Peraino peraino.jhc@gmail.com

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