This governess cart is being built for the new Education Center for children to climb and play on. It is a reproduction of a cart that the Jay family owned during the early 1900's.

July 29th - August 2nd - Discovering America: Explorers & Expeditions 

Rusticus Garden Club, one of John Jay Homestead's partners, has planted young apple trees on the site of the "Old Orchard" on Bedford Farm. Rusticus members  worked with historian Landa Freeman to select the trees based upon documented evidence of trees John Jay purchased from Prince Nursery in Yonkers in the late 18^th century. The trees were grafted and cared for by club members for several years before they were planted at John Jay Homestead last month. These heritage apple trees are Esopus Spitzenberg, Rhode Island Greening, and Yellow Newtown Pippin apples. In addition to the apples, two varieties of pear trees, Potomac and Harvest Queen, have also been planted. Look for the orchard in the back field, to the east of the Main Barn. 

If you see this scholarly-looking gentleman around the site toward the end of the month, welcome him:  it's Robert Trendel, generously volunteering his time and skill in the archives at John Jay Homestead.  Bob is a retired Lutheran pastor, from Racine, Wisconsin...and also the author of William Jay: Churchman, Public Servant, and Reformer, his dissertation for his PhD from Southern Illinois University and still the best biography of William Jay, the abolitionist younger son of John Jay.  Having examined last fall a cache of documents coming originally from members of the Iselin family (and donated to the site by the Friends in 2001), he will now make his way through a more miscellaneous collection of materials, including producing finding aids to make important pieces easier to locate.  He promises to tell us right away about any surprising discoveries.  

Are you looking for something fun to do in your spare time that will benefit your community? John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is looking for volunteers like you!  Volunteers are needed to help with historic tours, interact with the public in our new Education and Visitor Center and help with special events. Call 914-232-5651 x101 to schedule a visit and to find out more!

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Katonah Museum of Art Trunk Show

Quilts, Fiber Art, Hooked Rugs, Jewelry & More
Saturday May 4th & Sunday, May 5th
10:00am - 4:00pm

Free Admisson
Proceeds from all sales will benefit the Katonah Museum of Art

 

The New York Unit of the Herb Society Spring Meeting
"Gardening For All Five Senses" by guest speaker Tovah Martin
Thursday, May 9th
10:30am
Suggested $10 donation
To reserve a space, contact: bamiyan@optonline.net or call 914-980-4387.
 
Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Lecture
"Gardening for a Lifetime: How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older" by Sidney Eddison

Wednesday, May 15th

10am - 12pm 

Admission by advance registration is $15; $18 at the door. To reserve, call Cornell Cooperative Extension at (914) 285-4640.

 

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