Scholars Committee 2026
- October 27, 2025 - April 29, 2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Scholars Committee 2026
To help develop, promote, and support the participation of distinguished historians and scholars in education and public programs at John Jay Homestead State Historic Site.
Committee Members each pledge a minimum gift of $250 per person ($500 per couple) and receive tickets to each lecture and an invitation to one of our special speaker dinners.
For more information about our Lectures, click here.
- October 27, 2025 - April 29, 2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
John Jay Legacy Dinner
- January 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Friends of John Jay Homestead kindly request your company
Friday, January 23, 2026
Diplomacy, Statesmanship, Legacy: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of The United States of America
6:00pm
Dinner and Conversation with Dr. Richard Haass & Walter Stahr
The Union Club of the City of New York
following the
4:00pm
John Jay Panel with Martha Stewart
The Park Avenue Armory Winter Show
Jacket & Tie
Ticket sales for dinner will open in November.
For advanced sponsorship or table purchasing inquiries, please contact friends@johnjayhomestead.org
Lead Sponsor – Preserving the House of Liberty ($75,000)
Supports: Restoring John Jay’s historic home, Bedford House, and our efforts to document the preservation work.
Includes: Premier front-row table for 12. On-stage recognition. Invitation and program acknowledgement. VIP Winter Show access. Private tour of the Homestead. Year-round acknowledgement across Friends 250th events.
Founder’s Table – Restoring the Republic ($50,000)
Supports: Reclaiming the cultural landscape of John Jay Homestead for a glimpse into early American civic and agrarian life.
Includes: Prime table for 10. On-stage recognition. Program and signage acknowledgment. VIP Winter Show access. Private tour of the Homestead.
Statesman’s Table – Strengthening Friends ($25,000)
Supports: Building a world class team, storytelling, and elevation of Friends mission to keep the American story alive.
Includes: Prime table for 10. Program and signage acknowledgment. VIP Winter Show access. Private tour of the Homestead.
Governor’s Table – Sparking Civic Dialogue ($10,000)
Supports: Launching student debate programs and civic education partnerships.
Includes: Reserved table for 10. Program recognition. Limited availability.
Patron Ticket ($2,500)
Supports: Enriching our communications and membership engagement.
Includes: One ticket. Program acknowledgment. Winter Show access.
Friends Ticket ($1,000)
Includes: One ticket. Winter Show access. Limited availability.
All ticket purchases in excess of $300 per person are tax deductible.
- January 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm