All Aboard the Rye History Trolley Tour!
Rye Historical Society invites you to step back in time and discover the stories that shaped our seaside town - from its earliest settlers and fishermen, to grand hotels and summer visitors, to the farms and forts that defined generations of community life. Join us for a two-hour guided trolley tour filled with fascinating narration, scenic routes along Ocean Boulevard's breathtaking coastal views, and opportunities to step off and explore some of Rye's most iconic landmarks.
Along the way you'll visit three places that each tell a different chapter of who we are:
- St. Andrews-by-the-Sea Chapel, with its historic stained-glass windows including two by Tiffany - and one dedicated to longtime parishioner and church secretary Ogden Nash.
- The Drake House, once one of the grandest hotels in town, a surviving relic of Rye's storied era as a seaside resort destination. Rye Harbor, still an active fishing port, where the connection between this community and the sea has never really broken.
- Goss Barn - an English-style barn converted into the traditional Yankee Barn in the late 1800s, restored by the town and now a living piece of our agricultural heritage.
Whether you grew up here, summered here, or just moved to town, this tour will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the ground beneath your feet and the generations who shaped this remarkable corner of New Hampshire.
Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online through Eventbrite or in person the day of the tour. Boarding begins at 10:15 AM at the Rye Town Museum, 10 Olde Parish Road - please park in the library lot. The trolley departs promptly at 10:30 AM. Proceeds support the museum and the ongoing work of preserving Rye's history for generations to come.
Tickets sell quickly - don't miss your chance to experience Rye's past and present like never before. Only 30 spots - Register for your tickets here:
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