"and that our political machines will in more Senses than one get out of order— But be these things as they may, I believe it to be wise to do all the good we can, and to enjoy all the good we meet with—" John Jay Talking Massachusetts Historical Society #PJA21

Macrobi Opera is a collection of writings by Roman provincial philosopher, Macrobius, discussing topics such as virtue, the nature of the soul, the mystic properties of numbers, and astronomy. It was part of Jay's third year curriculum at King's College. Learn more on our website

Commemorative tribute blogs.cul.columbia.edu/rbml/2022/01/2… to our colleague and friend Dr. Jennifer E. Steenshorne Dr. JE Steenshorne, Harborer of Cats

Went to see the John Jay show that Robb Haberman and I curated at Columbia RBML. This is one of the hand-drawn maps by John Trumbull identified by Dr. JE Steenshorne, Harborer of Cats. The ID based on Jenn's great visual memory, and a proprietary love of the document collection we worked with. I so love this.

Enslavers. Abolitionists. Civil rights activists. The Jay family’s evolving relationship with slavery over seven generations is complex and surprising. JJH docent Barry Abisch will present this insightful illustrated program via Zoom on 2/28. Register now, for free, link in bio.

On this day in 1777, the first New York State Constitution was adopted. Along with Robert Livingston and Gouverneur Morris, John Jay helped write this document that replaced the British Colonial Charter. #OTD #onthisday

Now Megan is sharing her research comparing Livingston's book list with other founders like Jefferson, Washington, and John Jay Talking This NEH Division of Research sponsored research builds knowledge of the past and digital Humanities skills in the present #keanresearchdays2022

Nicole Elizabeth Hyde Jonathan Mercantini while reading the unpublished papers (Making of a revolutionary) I came across a series of letters between JJ and Ben Franklin, in which both men touched on the death of Jay's daughter in Spain, and it really put them into a new light for me.

The US #Constitution was signed #onthisday in 1787 by delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Though not among the signatories, statesman John Jay contributed immensely to its ratification. Read up on Jay's role: dlc.library.columbia.edu/jay/jay_consti… via John Jay Talking #ConstitutionDay

We mourn the recent loss of Herb Sloan, a generous scholars and great friend of the John Jay Papers. history.barnard.edu/news/history-d…

This essay, after months of edits and re-writes, just went up today in NYTimes Magazine. Holiday week reading in spare moments. Teachers may find useful in coming new year. nytimes.com/2022/12/21/mag…

New Episode! In which Sarah Livingston Jay writes to a man about a horse, and things get REALLY messy, really fast! Join me and the wonderful Robb Haberman as we talk about "talking to the mananger" in the 18th century! soundcloud.com/user-582374863…

“Man, in his present state, appears to be a degraded creature; his best gold is mixed with dross, and his best motives are very far from being pure and free from earth and impurity.” John Jay to Lindley Murray, 22 August 1794, reflecting on the human condition. John Jay Talking

The winter 2025 edition of the American Ancestors Magazine is now available! This issue of American Ancestors magazine focuses on the history and impact of heraldry and tells the story of a man who was enslaved, then freed, by the family of John Jay. hubs.ly/Q0375kCH0

Thank you for including the story of the Valentine Family of Rye in this issue! #BlackHistory #ryeny #africanamericanheritage AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY American Alliance of Museums NY State Parks Westchester Tourism lohud.com ASALH The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History