Survey Says.....

...that there were 40 people willing to share their thoughts, and 14 of those are interested in volunteering with us! Thank you so much for helping us keep our work relevant to the community's needs.

If you are one of those who said they would like to volunteer, keep an eye on your inbox as we will email you something shortly. We are so excited for the year ahead and sharing the history of our beautiful town of Rye.
From the OTHER category:
  • Graveyards
  • Accessing more records remotely
  • Helping to understand other available historical resources
  • Living History Recordings

Look for more about creating your own Living History Recordings to be shared through the museum in the March newsletter!
2020 Programs

Rye Historical Society invites the public to attend all their programs which are held in the Rye Public Library Community Room at 6:30P.M.

March 26 D. Allan Kerr - Surfmen of the Seacoast.

April 30 Glenn Knoblock - New Hampshire on High: Historic and Unusual Weathervanes of the Granite State

July 16 Thomas Hubka - Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn 

November 10 Neil Novello - No Mutiny This Time

Rye 1623 , the committee formed to commemorate the 400 th anniversary of Rye’s settlement, will also have two programs: 

May 26 Craig Musselman Historic Mills of Rye

October 22 Ed Bullock (Eyes That Shine) Native Storytelling, Song and Dance: Teaching: of the Drum and Flute
Help RHS Document Rye's Older Houses

  RHS has been working on this project started back
  in the 1970's by Louise Tallman. It represents the heart and soul
  of the town. When it is finished and digitized it will be an invaluable
  resource for so many people. Many museum visitors are seeking information
  on their house or others for research, but the current project needs more
  volunteers to make this material more accessible. Please write to RHS
  if you are interested in helping out.  info@ryenhhistoricalsociety.org  

Board Member Spotlight

James Tegeder
How long have you served on the RHS Board of Directors?
JT: Since 2014.

What got you interested in the history of Rye?
JT: My house.

What is the most exciting part of RHS for you?
JT: The programs and community involvement

What is your favorite historical landmark in Rye, and why?
JT: Star Island.
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Volunteers Needed For:

  • Old House documentation (NEW NEED!)
  • Coordinator between RHS resources and Rye schools
  • Archival work and genealogical research
  • Exhibit updates and creation
  • Textile organization and display
  • Computer technology and website maintenance
  • Administrative work
  • Building care and maintenance


If any of these interest you, please email or phone us. We would love for you to be part of the RHS!
DID YOU KNOW...….
The Museum is open by request at (almost) ANY TIME?

We're here for you - please email info@ryenhhistoricalsociety.org to make an appointment
  Intimate Rye History Online - Access Rye History

Have you looked at all the new material recently posted on our web site? Under the tab: "Resources" click on Access Rye History and you will see over 1600 pages of a wide and diverse variety of primary source material from Rye 1850 - 1920. From diaries to letters to account books and much more you can open a window into the past and make Rye and American history come alive. Thanks to a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Fund and the work of Robin Silva from the Portsmouth Athenaeum, RHS is now able to share a rich body of the past from our extensive collection.
 
Share The History of Your Home with a
Historic House Plaque

Many Rye homes, business and public buildings are adorned with these handsome plaques. The cost of a plaque is $85.

If you would like one for your home to add to the heritage of the town, house plaque applications may be picked up at the Rye library on the coffee table (behind the RHS brochures).

Check and application may be mailed to PO Box 583, Rye, NH 03870 or left in our mailbox by the front door of the museum.
RHS is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization

Rye Historical Society
603-997-6742
info@ryenhhistoricalsociety.org 
10 Olde Parish Road, Rye, NH 03870