Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Take a tour of John Jay's Bedford House focused on the War of 1812 to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the burning of Washington. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Take a tour of John Jay's Bedford House focused on the War of 1812 to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the burning of Washington. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Take a tour of John Jay's Bedford House focused on the War of 1812 to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the burning of Washington. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Take a tour of John Jay's Bedford House focused on the War of 1812 to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the burning of Washington. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Despite being made primarily for eating, and serving food; the collection of dining ware in the Jay homestead's collection features a lot of very artistic pieces. Join us for a docent-guided tour that will discuss the detailed work behind these unique pieces. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Take a tour of John Jay's Bedford House focused on the War of 1812 to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the burning of Washington. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Take a tour of John Jay's Bedford House focused on the War of 1812 to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the burning of Washington. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Take a tour of John Jay's Bedford House focused on the War of 1812 to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the burning of Washington. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Images of the Founding Fathers were in high demand during these men’s lifetime as they are today. Join the John Jay Homestead staff as we examine a special exhibition of portraits on loan from Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers, NY. Each of the subjects highlighted had a significant working or personal relationship with John Jay. Portraits on display depict John Adams, Henry Knox, General Lafayette, Henry Laurens, and Thomas Jefferson. The final installment of this program for 2018, examining other pieces from our fine arts collection, will be held on the first Sunday of October. Check our calendar of events to see which pieces will be studied on that occasion. Regular admission fees apply.

Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Founding Father John Jay was a native son of New York City, but the city he knew was not the metropolis we know today. This tour takes us along many of the same streets John Jay walked as we visit locations where he lived, worked, played, and prayed. Plan to walk approximately 2 miles during this 3-hour tour. Advance registration required. $20; $15 members Friends of John Jay Homestead.

10:00am-1:00pm | Location: NYC | $20; $15 members | Ages: Best for 12+

Horseback riding pace and lunch begins and ends on the grounds at John Jay Homestead. Advance reservation necessary for participation; call 914-234-BRLA to register. Only want to watch? Admission to the grounds is free.

The Federal style in America is defined as any piece of furniture made between 1789-1823, the first years of the New nation. The founders wanted to have a style completely unique, that would embody the spirit of the new Republic. The docent-guided tour will explore the different designs, and tastes in furniture created during the first years of the United States government. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

The New York Unit of the Herb Society of America maintains the Herb Garden at the Homestead. Many varieties of herbs and plants, including some unusual ones, will be available for purchase and Herb Society members will be present to advise on herb-use and cultivation. The Unit also sells an herbal lunch which includes herbal sandwiches and the very popular lovage soup. Homemade pantry items such as the Unit's special tarragon mustard, raspberry jelly, fresh pesto and chutneys will be available, as well as other unique items like grapefruit lovage jelly and herbal vinegars. Herbal baked goods, teas, local honey, gardening aids, and herbal gifts will be available.

11:00am-2:00pm | Location: Barn Complex | Free admission

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

A festive fundraiser: enjoy country barbecue, a pizza truck, music by local bands, a campfire and more! Individual tickets and sponsor packages available for purchase.

Location: Barn Complex

Join our knowledgeable staff for a customized, collections based discussion. This special opportunity includes an up-close examination of items, selected by our curator. Regular admission fees apply.

Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Presented by InterGenerate. This six-week series will focus on the fall harvest and the life-cycle of plants. Our Teaching Garden is also a Giving Garden as the food we grow will be donated to those in need (after tasting, of course!). Advance registration required. $175/family for this 6-class series.

4:00pm-5:00pm | Location: Teaching Garden | $175/family for this 6-class series | Ages: Families with young children

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Learn about native and invasive plant species at the Homestead. Meet at the main parking lot. Registration is recommended. Free admission.

9:00am | Location: meet in main parking lot | Free admission | All ages

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Learn the stories behind the English made decorative arts in the Jay homestead's collection. The guided tour will be an inside look at what made British pieces of the time unique, and a little about the people who made them too. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Presented by InterGenerate. This six-week series will focus on the fall harvest and the life-cycle of plants. Our Teaching Garden is also a Giving Garden as the food we grow will be donated to those in need (after tasting, of course!). Advance registration required.

4:00pm-5:00pm | Location: Teaching Garden | $175/family for this 6-class series | Ages: Families with young children

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Wednesday through Saturday. In celebration of Constitution Day, take a tour of John Jay’s Bedford house focused on the United States Constitution. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Join our knowledgeable staff for a customized, collections based discussion. This special opportunity includes an up-close examination of items, selected by our curator. Regular admission fees apply.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Visitor Center | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Presented by InterGenerate. This six-week series will focus on the fall harvest and the life-cycle of plants. Our Teaching Garden is also a Giving Garden as the food we grow will be donated to those in need (after tasting, of course!). Advance registration required.

4:00pm-5:00pm | Location: Teaching Garden | $175/family for this 6-class series | Ages: Families with young children

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.

Fridays through October 26, Play Days @ Jay, 12pm-2pm. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at John Jay Homestead; explore our 6 Discovery Centers and visit our chickens. Education staff will lead a short hands-on activity at 1pm. Free admission.

Purchase locally produced, healthy food andsupport local, sustainable agriculture. This weekly market also offers musical entertainment, featured community organizations, demonstrations and workshops.