Events & Exhibits
Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association
2025 Upcoming Events
MEADOW CROFT AFTER HOURS
Meadow Croft invites you to three unforgettable summer evenings of after-hour exclusives. Indulge in an experience that blends the beauty of its storied past with the vibrancy of the present. Wander through the Roosevelt summer home and embrace its historical ambiance. Mingle with friends and enjoy a signature wine, cocktail or mocktail. The evenings will be further enhanced by guest presenters who will offer memorable experiences, stories, or music that echo in the footsteps of yesteryear.
Events are held throughout the summer from 6-8pm, $35 per person and includes a signature cocktail or mocktail. The $35 fee also includes a yearly BBPHA membership!
Friday, September 5, 2025 – SOLD OUT
The Tall Muthashucka
Keenan Boyle, Oyster Farmer, Shucker, Educator
Guests will spend the evening by the Meadow Croft porch and experience a sensory journey that celebrates the waters that define the region. Join Keenan Boyle, Blue Points own Tall Muthashucka, as he sets the stage for a tasting of Long Island’s maritime treasure, the oyster.
Keenan is an expert in bringing the ocean’s bounty to life. He has spent many years studying Long Island’s legendary oyster history and will interpret the past, present and future of the Blue Point Oyster. He has worked with Blue Point Oyster farms on The Great South Bay to help provide these oysters across the country. This event will capture the soul of Long Island’s sea in every bite as Keenan offers our guests dock to table oysters harvested that day. What better way to spend an evening!
The $35 fee also includes a yearly BBPHA membership! No refunds please.
Event Schedule
6-7pm- Enjoy a refreshing cocktail/mocktail and explore the house.
7-8pm- Oyster Tasting; The Past, Present, and Future of the Blue Point Oyster
Signature Drink of the Evening: A Classic Gimlet
A simple but elegant cocktail, made with dry gin. Lime juice and simple syrup complement the gin’s rose, peach, and raspberry botanicals. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
This event is sold out.
Saturday, August 23, 2025 — SOLD OUT
Postcards from Papa: Letters, Legacy, and the Land We Tend
Brittany Cutrone, Laughlin Vineyard, Proprietor
Join us for a heartfelt evening with Brittany Cutrone, proprietor of Laughlin Vineyard and granddaughter of Barney Laughlin, as she shares the rich history of her family’s vineyard, their long-time connection with the Roosevelt family, and the legacy left behind by her grandfather who was fondly known as Papa. Through old letters, postcards, and personal memories that have been passed down through generations, Brittany will bring Meadow Croft Estate and Loughlin Vineyard to life. She will share the stories that helped shape the land and the people who cared for it.
This special gathering marks the upcoming release of Postcards from Papa, a new limited-edition wine, inspired by a box of postcards Brittany inherited after Barney’s passing in 2017. These are not just postcards but glimpses into a life well-lived. They range from handwritten notes sent from the frontlines of WWII to heartfelt messages to his family and even exchanges with the Roosevelts. Each one carries a piece of Barney’s story. Postcards from Papa is Britanny’s way of honoring her grandfather’s memory, one bottle, one story, one sip at a time. Guests will enjoy a tasting of a variety of Loughlin Vineyard wines and receive exclusive access to Series #001 and #002 of the Postcards from Papa wine series.
Event Schedule
6-7pm- Wine Tasting and explore the house 7-8pm- Postcards from Papa presentation
Signature Drink of the Evening: A Variety of Laughlin Vineyard Wines
Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
This event is sold out.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
As Time Goes By
J.K. Hodge, Film Composer
Join us for “As Time Goes By” as we relax and enjoy the wonderful Roosevelt estate in summer. First, have a signature drink and then take a seat in the ladies parlor to hear a love story played on the piano. Enjoy a night of melodies the way people did before the use of recorded music. Film composer, J.K. Hodge will cover 100 years on the piano with some of your favorite tunes and a few unique pieces that may see their first light at Meadow Croft.
J.K. Hodge develops a distinctive and compelling sound that cuts across genres by fusing the delicacy and elegance of classical music with the modern appeal of crossover. His skillful blending of classical melodies with contemporary components is evidence of his avant-garde approach to music.
Event Schedule
6-7pm- Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or mocktail and explore the house.
7-8pm- Piano music in the ladies parlor
Signature Drink of the Evening: Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
This refreshing cocktail combines the crispness of lemonade, a summertime favorite, with the fruity sweetness of blueberries and the kick of vodka. It has a base of blueberry-infused vodka, fresh lemonade, blueberry syrup, and a whisper of mint, picked fresh from the Meadow Croft garden. A fresh blueberry garnish enhances the overall experience. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
Past Events
Join Us for Our Annual Historic Sunset Boat Tour featuring the History of the Fire Island Shore Line
Tuesday, August 12th 7-10pm
Sayville Fire Island Ferry Terminal
41 River Road, Sayville
$40 per person
Passengers must be on the ferry by 6:45 to check in. Rain date is August 13th (sorry, no refunds).
The Great South Bay and Fire Island are not only beautiful parts of our community, but have amazing homes and landmarks, as well as a tremendous history to share!
We will set sail on August 12th (rain date Aug. 13) from the Sayville Fire Island ferry terminal promptly at 7pm and head out onto the bay. You must be on the ferry by 6:45 to check-in. With the sun setting we will cruise out across the bay, as our Local Historian, Frank Giebfried highlights the historic sites along the Fire Island Shore Line. The boat will then head up the Connetquot River and stop for an hour at The View Restaurant where you can purchase cocktails. Then we’ll cruise back to the Brown’s River under the beautiful full moon and dock around 10pm.
You can purchase cocktails while at The View Restaurant (there will not be enough time to order a full meal). Snacks and refreshments are allowed on the ferry. Cruisers can park at the Sayville Ferry freight parking lot across the road from the ferry for $5. Just let them know you’re with the History Tour.
MURDER AT MEADOW CROFT
The game of CLUE comes to life! Get a clue, solve the mystery! Who did it? Where? With what weapon?
Saturday May 17th, 2025
• 1st case starts promptly at 6:30pm
• 2nd case starts promptly at 8:30pm
Tickets available on our homepage
Please note: Due to its museum status, no food or drinks are allowed in the main house at Meadow Croft
