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In the news:

Sarah Jay, The True First Lady of Fashion
Homestead celebrates 50th anniversary of dedication
Robb Haberman, John Jay: Forgotten Founder

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Emily S. Grand Named Executive Director Of Friends Of John Jay Homestead
Nicholas Robinson Lecture
Garden Classes Press Release
Kevin Murphy Lecture
Songwriting With Soldiers
Joseph P. Ellis Lecture
Charles Birnbaum Lecture
Romeo and Juliet
2015 Scholars Lectures
Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy
Donald Gregg Lecture
Craig D. Townsend Lecture

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