SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2014The Sayville Historical Society will be hosting a program entitled, Let there be Light. A presentation about lighting fixtures from whale oil lamps to electricity, this program will be presented by lighting historian and collector, Erich Haesche.Mr. Haesche will exhibit and demonstrate lighting fixtures ranging from...
March 16th, Sunday at 3:00 pm Joe Novak retired teacher and wood carver will present a program and slide show about the Teddy Roosevelt, the Rancher.We all know about Teddy Roosevelt the politician and Teddy Roosevelt the leader of the Rough Riders, but how much do you know about Teddy Roosevelt the cowboy? After his first...
February 16th, Sunday at 3:00 pmCommunity Room of the Bayport/Blue Point Library.Gene Horton, retired teacher and local historian will present the program:"George Washington and Long Island."Mr. Horton will be covering the life and times of the "Father of our Country" and his famous five-day tour of Long Island.Don't...
NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The nominating committee is developing a slate of board members for the 2014 board. If you or someone you know would be willing to serve on the board, please contact Joe Novak @ 631-363-7428Attention Gardeners: The garden is still asleep but we are...
Join us for our next meeting with speaker, Martha Kolodkin, January 19th, Sunday at 3:30 pm at the Bayport-Blue Point Library. Martha Kolodkin, a retired history teacher, will present "How it came about"Martha says, "Have you ever wondered how the everyday things we use came to be? Did you ever think about...
Bruce Kagan, will bring his program ”In The Footsteps Of Ben;The Benjamin Franklin Milestone Markers", to our November meeting (Nov. 17th, 3:30pm).In 1775 Benjamin Franklin was appointed Post Master General of the Northern Colonies by the King of England. He developed the “post road” in order...
Save the Date: Mark your calendars for December 7thand 8th and invite all your friends to the annual Christmas celebration at Meadow Croft. This year’s theme is Christmas at the Bay. As always the house will be decorated for Christmas and St. Nick is sure to be there! ...
This year's docent bus trip was a great success! It included a tour of lower Manhattan, from 9th Ave. to the East River, and the Tenement Museum. The Park Avenue Armory was amazing with its extensive and elaborate restoration, which...
Steven Jones of the L.I. Maritime Museum will present an overview of the museum’s buildings, exhibits and events. Please note: this meeting will be held Saturday evening October 19, at 7:00 PM in the Bayport-Blue Point Library Community Room. ...
