The Rye Historical Society serves as the preservationists for all of Rye and for all of its residents. Being a member of the Rye Historical Society is to believe in preserving and celebrating Rye’s unique historic heritage, including the Square House Museum and the Knapp House, the oldest home in Westchester County.

Join the Rye Historical Society today and your membership will help us continue to provide for the preservation of these historic buildings in our community and so much more. 

About The Rye Historical Society

The Rye Historical Society was founded in 1964 by a group of concerned citizens who banded together to preserve, restore and protect the Square House, an 18th century inn located on the Village Green in Rye.

After faithfully restoring the Square House, the Society has maintained it as a house museum. In 1980, Rye History received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. The Society acquired the Timothy Knapp House, Westchester County’s oldest surviving house, in 1992, restoring and opening it to the public in 2001 as an archival and research center.

The Society continues to serve the community through school visits and programs, vacation and summer programs, lectures, exhibits, walking tours and numerous family and community events throughout the year.