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Vanderbilt Celebrates 65 Years as a County Museum

June 18, 2015 5:58 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its official opening on July 6.
William K. Vanderbilt II — great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the railroad and shipping magnate — died in 1944. His wife Rosamund continued to live in the Vanderbilt Mansion in Centerport until her death in 1947.
He realized the potential for […]

Photos From Pickle Festival 2013

September 23, 2013 6:26 am Comments Off

Saturday Art in the Park Festival 2013

July 9, 2013 7:55 am Comments Off

A Day of Art, Music, Dance
Fine Arts & Crafts Vendors, Songsters, Poets, Middle Eastern Dancers

The Heckscher Museum of Art – July Programs & Exhibitions

June 28, 2013 8:28 am Comments Off

Live Art Fusion
Sunday, July 7
12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Free Outdoor Performance
Half-Price Museum Admission
Spend a wonderful day in Heckscher Park! Experience Live Art Fusion created by local Huntington resident and musician Rich Rivkin. Listen to live jazz and watch as artists speed paint to the music. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions and find inspiration. No rain date.
DRIVE! […]

June 29-30 Is Free Fishing Weekend In New York

June 27, 2013 11:36 am 1 Comment

The upcoming weekend, June 29-30, is free fishing weekend in New York State. During the weekend, anglers of all ages may fish without a license in any of New York’s fresh water lakes, rivers and streams.

Members of Old Huntington Green Visit Town Hall to View Statue of Nathan Hale

September 29, 2012 7:51 am Comments Off

Members of the Old Huntington Green Incorporated visited Town Hall on Tuesday, September 18, to view the statue of Nathan Hale that will be on display in Town Hall lobby until the end of the month.

Huntington Independence Day – Step Back In Time

July 3, 2012 5:16 am Comments Off

The Order of the Ancient and Honorable Huntington Militia is a New York State Education Corporation that recreates and reenacts a Colonial Militia that has existed in the Town of Huntington, New York since 1653.

February School Break Program Offerings

January 23, 2012 5:38 am Comments Off

During the February school break, the Huntington Historical Society is offering a number of programs for children and parents. Individual adults are welcome to attend where noted.
Victorian Watercolor Painting – Monday, February 20
This workshop will teach traditional English watercolor and ink drawing. After completing the class, attendees will have the skills to transfer a drawing […]

Tea Time with Dolly and Me

January 20, 2012 10:03 am Comments Off

The Huntington Historical Society presents its 3rd annual Tea Time with Dolly and Me. There are two dates available, Thursday, February 23 & Friday, February 24 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Conklin Barn located at 2 High Street, Huntington, NY.
Spend the afternoon in our beautifully decorated Conklin Barn with your favorite Doll and […]

Holiday Historic House Tour – Sunday, December 4

November 27, 2011 10:19 am Comments Off

During this time of year, the Huntington Historical Society arranges tours of local homes that date from Colonial times through the current century.