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| Bird Homestead |
The Bird Homestead is a 19th century historic home and farm complex located on the banks of the Blind Brook estuary in Rye, NY. It is adjacent to the Rye Meeting House. The main part of the house, which was built in 1835, is a two-story, three-bay wide frame building in the Greek Revival style. It sits on a brick foundation and has a low-pitched, side gable roof. It features a one-story, full-width, front porch. Also on the property are a contributing two-story barn built in the 1880s and a long, one-story outbuilding, and an archeological site.
DETAILS:
DATE: THURSDAY, March 27, 2025
START TIME: 10:00 AM.
DIRECTIONS to the Meeting House:
By TRAIN Transportation from Grand Central Terminal, NYC: Take the Metro-North New Haven Line to the Rye Station. The 9:08 AM peak train from Grand Central arrives in Rye at 9:55 AM. Please call Marianne to arrange for pick up and ride to the site.
LUNCH: 1:00 PM in the Meeting House (or outside if it is nice). Bring your own or purchase from the nearby deli.
SHOW and TELL: After lunch. This is the social part of our day where we share our drawings, tips, and stories. It is a time not to be missed.
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| Meeting House |
NOTES:
- OPTIONAL: Brief tour at 10:15 AM.
- Parking is free but limited on site. Try to carpool. Park in the parking lot across the street from the Meeting House. If more parking is needed, park on the street or the Bird Homestead site.
- Bring a stool for best sketching options.
Please RSVP to Cathy (westchester@nycurbansketchers.org).
Looking for us?
Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507.
There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome.
