On July 31, Joie Cooney will present a talk at the Retired Men's Association meeting titled, "Native Americans in Greenwich and Rye."
The talk starts promptly at 11:00am at First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave.
The program will also be shown on Zoom: https://bit.ly/30IBj21
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Find out about the Native Americans who once inhabited our area and learn about their way of life, their experience with Dutch and English settlers, and their enduring legacy.
Drawing from a wealth of resources, including materials from the archives and collections of the Greenwich Historical Society and Rye Historical Society, insights from local historians, descendants of the Lenape tribe, and esteemed scholars, Cooney will provide a comprehensive overview of thousands of years of Native American history in our region. This presentation aims to illuminate the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of Native Americans and promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared history.
Established in 1964, the Rye Historical Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024. Its mission is to bring history to life and promote a stronger community for the present and future through programs, events, collections, and exhibitions.
The Rye Historical Headquarters and Square House Museum are located at 1 Purchase St., open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesdays through Fridays and 1 to 4 pm. Saturdays.
The historic Timothy Knapp House yard and gardens are at 265 Rye Beach Avenue. For additional information, visit https://www.ryehistory.org or call 914-967-7588.
Joie Cooney is a longtime Rye resident and a member of the Board of Trustees at the Rye Historical Society. Alongside lecturing and leading walking tours on local history, she is an independent consultant for healthcare technology startups. Ms Cooney is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and obtained her MBA from Columbia Business School.
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Find out about the Native Americans who once inhabited our area and learn about their way of life, their experience with Dutch and English settlers, and their enduring legacy.
Drawing from a wealth of resources, including materials from the archives and collections of the Greenwich Historical Society and Rye Historical Society, insights from local historians, descendants of the Lenape tribe, and esteemed scholars, Cooney will provide a comprehensive overview of thousands of years of Native American history in our region. This presentation aims to illuminate the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of Native Americans and promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared history.
Established in 1964, the Rye Historical Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024. Its mission is to bring history to life and promote a stronger community for the present and future through programs, events, collections, and exhibitions.
The Rye Historical Headquarters and Square House Museum are located at 1 Purchase St., open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesdays through Fridays and 1 to 4 pm. Saturdays.
The historic Timothy Knapp House yard and gardens are at 265 Rye Beach Avenue. For additional information, visit https://www.ryehistory.org or call 914-967-7588.
Joie Cooney is a longtime Rye resident and a member of the Board of Trustees at the Rye Historical Society. Alongside lecturing and leading walking tours on local history, she is an independent consultant for healthcare technology startups. Ms Cooney is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and obtained her MBA from Columbia Business School.