Announcements

BEDFORD HOUSE IS CLOSED FOR HISTORIC RESTORATION.

OUR GROUNDS ARE OPEN FOR PASSIVE RECREATION SUNRISE TO SUNSET.

 

 

 

 





What to do Today
Guided Tours
While Tours of the Historic House are suspended, we invite you to take a Virtual Tour.
Upcoming Events

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


Purchase Advance Tickets Now

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
Object of the Week
News
A Major Gift to the Restoration

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our Friends donors—and with particular thanks to the hard work of our distinguished advisor Peter Kenny (curator emeritus of the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art), Executive Director Emily Grand, site manager Heather Iannucci, former President Laura Harris, House Chair Heather Langham and production superstar Clarissa de…

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