By Alex Hugh To the Jay Family and many others, Westchester was a haven of cleaner and safer living standards, a comfortable distance from overcrowded New York City yet close enough to the bustling city for individuals to maintain business…
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Descendants of Two Patriots Help Preserve Portraits of the Founders
Historic gifts by descendants of William K. Constable and John Jay tell a narrative about one of the post famous portraits of George Washington

The Diary of Mary Ann Russell Mount Jewett – Part I
The diary of a whaling ship captain's daughter opens a window on life in Rye, New York during the 1850s