Bedford Playhouse

Friends of John&nbsp;Jay Homestead wrap up their 2026 Scholars series withJames Traub,&nbsp;The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy
The Founders wanted schools to teach students to understand our political system and to engage in reasoned political debate as adults; the Schoolhouse at John Jay Homestead was built for Jay children and also for the children of tenant farmers and farm hands.&nbsp; Historian, journalist and former Friends of John Jay Homestead speaker on his renowned&nbsp;John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit,&nbsp;Traub spent a year exploring how schools now teach students–or fail to teach them–the essentials of American history and government, as well as how to use that knowledge in respectful, informed debate.&nbsp; Note: the talk will be preceded by a short business section of our Annual Meeting.
This lecture will be held at Bedford Playhouse (633 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY) due to ongoing construction at John Jay Homestead.
6:00 – Reception with light refreshments 6:30 – Lecture begins 7:30 – Book signing

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We couldn't be more grateful to all the volunteers over the years who have helped beautify the 23-acre Jay Estate (wearing every color T-shirt from yellow to purple)!! From uncovering hidden flagstone paths, to raking leaves and planting annuals. We've participated in every I Love My Parks Day with Parks &amp; Trails NY and NY State Parks since 2012! Partner groups have included the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, Yale Alumni, Con Edison, Rye Neck School, Mamaroneck School, Stanford Alumni, the Rye Garden Club, Rye Sustainability Committee and many more.&nbsp;
Sign up yourself, your family or your group today! Click on the link below and select the Jay Estate. Ideal for students seeking community service hours or adult groups who just want to give back! Event starts at 9am and finishes at 12pm but you can help out for just an hour or two - whatever works for your schedule.
And join us for FREE ice cream from Jimmy's Soft Serve afterwards as our small way of saying thank you.
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Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

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Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars are not needed but if you have a pair, bring them (there will be a limited amount of shared binoculars available). All ages and experience levels are welcome. 
Indigo Goodson-Fields is a writer, poet, and birder based in Brooklyn. Her forthcoming book, entitled Essential Birding is an anthology about the importance of birding in the lives of Black birders across the U.S. and will be published by OR Books in fall 2026.
Limited to 40 participants - ALMOST FULL <a href="https://jayheritagecenter@gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>
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Log your own bird sightings on Ebird anytime! Check "The Jay Estate" for your bird checklist. <a href="https://ebird.org/hotspot/L15229069" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ebird.org/hotspot/L15229069</a>
Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: ﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo...

Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars...

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

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Lecture with James Traub & Annual Meeting of Friends of John Jay Homestead

MAY

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6:30 PM

Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY

I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields