Friends of John Jay Homestead
E-Newsletter
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 HONEY TASTING & FILM SCREENING
Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?
Tuesday, July 16th
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Carriage Barn
$25/ticket
John Jay Homestead and Slow Food Metro North present a film screening and brief panel discussion with several local beekeepers. Following the film, there will be a honey, cheese and wine celebration. For more information or to purchase tickets,
To view the trailer for
Queen of the Sun,
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 | John Jay Homestead Playhouse
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Looking for something to do with the kids this summer?
Coming to the Homestead on a summer day is a great excursion for the family. The Carriage Barn Education and Visitor Center and Six Discovery Centers are open everyday from 9:30 to 4:30.
Bring a picnic, play in the Playhouse, plant a flower, see the chickens, spend the day!
For more information, click the link below:
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HISTORY ADVENTURE DAYS
History Camp is filling up!
Looking for a summer experience that is fun and educational? Come to History Adventure Days. Participate in activities, play games, and interact with amazing special guests. A great summer day camp!
July 22nd - 26th - Struggle for the Continent: The French and Indian War July 29th - August 2nd -
Discovering America: Explorers & Expeditions
August 5th - 9th - Making a Home in a New Land: Colonial Life History Adventure Days are for children entering 2nd - 7th grade and are scheduled Monday-Friday, 9 am - 3 pm. The cost is $250 per week. There is a 10% discount for members of Friends of John Jay Homestead (Family memberships and above). Advance registration is required. To download registration forms, |
 DO YOU LOVE HISTORY?
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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BECOME A MEMBER
As a member of Friends of John Jay Homestead, you:
- Become a steward of a priceless national treasure, helping to preserve and restore the historic house, grounds and outbuildings
- Enable our educational programs to reach more than 5,000 school children each year
- Support the schedule of programs and events that has made the Homestead a vital center of recreational, cultural and community activities
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