Explore with us the origins of Rye becoming "Rye", with its first meeting house and first selectboard in 1726. 300 years ago. Rye received official parish rights, the first step in becoming an independent town in New Hampshire. Town Historian Alex Herlihy will lead a walk from the Church through the Town Center explaining key areas of this critical development in one of the United States' oldest towns. Please gather at the Church no later than 5pm. The Walk will begin on time. No charge.