The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.

The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.

Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.

PURCHASE ADVANCE TABLES AND TICKETS HERE Scroll down for more info about tables and tickets. Request a print invitation by emailing jayheritagecenter@gmail.com

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

6th Avenue Public Library Public Meeting

6th Avenue Public Library Public Meeting

Midwood High School Class of 1957 Reunion

Midwood High School Class of 1957 Reunion

Protecting Childhood: Nature and Play in the Era of the Standards Movement March 25 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 53 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215 Come one, come all! The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is celebrating our 105th birthday this year. We

Protecting Childhood: Nature and Play in the Era of the Standards Movement March 25 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 53 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215 Come one, come all! The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is celebrating our 105th birthday this year. We

Sunday Platform: Gods & Gays

Sunday Platform: Gods & Gays

Basic Marketing Techniques March Workshop

Basic Marketing Techniques March Workshop

Introduction to Social Media March Workshop

Introduction to Social Media March Workshop

Transforming Our Past: Practicing Forgiveness in the New Year

Transforming Our Past: Practicing Forgiveness in the New Year

Sunday Platform: Raising an Ethical Culture Family

Sunday Platform: Raising an Ethical Culture Family

Park Slope Early Childhood Speech Language Delay Lecture for Parents

Park Slope Early Childhood Speech Language Delay Lecture for Parents

Intro to Green for Co-ops and Condos

Intro to Green for Co-ops and Condos

2nd Annual EscapeMaker.com Local Food & Travel Expo

2nd Annual EscapeMaker.com Local Food & Travel Expo

The Pelvic Floor: A Workshop for Women

The Pelvic Floor: A Workshop for Women

Selling the Dead: Anatomy as Business in the Dutch Golden Age Selling the Dead: Anatomy as Business in the Dutch Golden Age

Selling the Dead: Anatomy as Business in the Dutch Golden Age Selling the Dead: Anatomy as Business in the Dutch Golden Age

Pet First Aid/CPR Course

Pet First Aid/CPR Course

Resume Writing @ Pacific Library

Resume Writing @ Pacific Library

"The Happiness Circle": Social & Emotional Support for Middle School Girls

"The Happiness Circle": Social & Emotional Support for Middle School Girls

PS/MS 282's Barnes & Noble Event

PS/MS 282's Barnes & Noble Event

Workshop: Composing an Ethical Will with Anne Klaeysen

Workshop: Composing an Ethical Will with Anne Klaeysen

Sunday Platform: The Companion Paths of Ethical Humanism and Buddhism

Sunday Platform: The Companion Paths of Ethical Humanism and Buddhism

Colloquy: "Are You Listening to Me?"

Colloquy: "Are You Listening to Me?"

Ms. Arberman, founder of the Sterling School, will lecture on the Individualized Education Program

Ms. Arberman, founder of the Sterling School, will lecture on the Individualized Education Program

The Art of Seduction

The Art of Seduction

Yin Restorative Yoga

Yin Restorative Yoga

New Moms' Support Group

New Moms' Support Group

Breastfeeding Support Group

Breastfeeding Support Group

Sunday Platform: Celebrating James Baldwin

Sunday Platform: Celebrating James Baldwin

Sunday Platform: What Does Your Faith Require of you?

Sunday Platform: What Does Your Faith Require of you?

Compassionate Communication: an Ethical Practice

Compassionate Communication: an Ethical Practice

Little Big Arts & Crafts

Little Big Arts & Crafts

Grow Our Grassroots

Grow Our Grassroots

Natural Approaches to Menopause and Osteoporosis

Natural Approaches to Menopause and Osteoporosis

Meg Keene: "A Practical Wedding"

Meg Keene: "A Practical Wedding"

NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color Tutorial

NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color Tutorial

NOOK Simple and NOOK 1st Edition Tutorial

NOOK Simple and NOOK 1st Edition Tutorial

Jacqueline's Piano Corner

Jacqueline's Piano Corner

Last day of discounted pre-registration for Spellbound Theatre's creative play classes

Last day of discounted pre-registration for Spellbound Theatre's creative play classes

21-Day Seasonal Detox, Starts January 18th

21-Day Seasonal Detox, Starts January 18th

Pilates For You

Pilates For You

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction