16 Sep

Posted at 10:29h in news
“WINTER WONDERLAND” at MEADOW CROFT  
  
Again this year, the Bayport Heritage Association is sponsoring 
CHRISTMAS AT MEADOW CROFT, 
the former 1891 summer estate of John E. Roosevelt and family, 
located on Middle Road at Brown’s River.  
 
The decorating theme this year is a 
WINTER WONDERLAND   

The dates for this event, open to the public, will be 
Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.  
    
In preparation for this event, two organizational meetings will be held 
at Meadow Croft.  
We can use your help and input.  Please try to attend:     
Sat., Oct. 3… 9:30 am      
Sat., Nov. 7… 9:30 am 
    
Rooms to be decorated include:        
Front porch
Library   
Main Dining Room
Butler’s Pantry
Kitchen
Parlor
Foyer
JER’s Workroom
Laundry
Servants’ Dining Room
Upstairs’ Mantels
           
Do you have any sort of a Christmas/Winter collection you would like to exhibit? 
        
Bayport Heritage Association greatly appreciates your participation in this season’s WINTER WONDERLAND at MEADOW CROFT.                     
           
Contact: Gene Horton at Genehblupt@aol.com           

04 Sep

Posted at 00:45h in news

Sunday September 13th 2pm-4pm

“Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow”
 Host Eddie Costello will be guest appraiser and host. 
The first 40 people to attend will be given the opportunity to bring an item they would like to have appraised, and Eddie will provide and appraisal, and rationale for the valuation. In addition, Eddie will hold the crowd spellbound with his knowledge of antiques and collectibles. 
Eddie is a veteran appraiser, with over 40 years of experience. His crowd-pleasing appraisal events and entertaining demeanor always make for an informative and entertaining show. 
The event is sponsored the Bayport Heritage Association.

01 Aug

Posted at 19:56h in news
CONCERT IN THE PARK: 
Tuesday August 25, 6:00-8:30pm (Note the time change!)
BHA is sponsoring a Free Community Concert at the Bayport Memorial Park. This year we will be hosting “Jack’s Waterfall” Jack Licitra’s music is a blend of “Pop, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Gospel and Global music that all meet at The Waterfall.” 
So bring a lawn chair and come on down to enjoy a night of music at the gazebo in the park.


 HISTORY BUFFS: 
Meadow Croft house tours run Saturday and Sunday, June thru October starting at 2pm. Come See how the Roosevelts lived and learn about our rich history.

Docents needed! 
The association is in need of docents for Historical guided tours at Meadow Croft. It requires very little time, less than 2 hours a day, two days a month, June through October. If you or someone you know is interested in history,
 please contact Harriet Mihlstin at 472-2118.
SPECIAL THANKS: 
To all the volunteers who maintain the beautiful garden at Meadow Croft, we thank you! The garden is full of sweet smelling colorful flowers.  It is laid out as the Roosevelt Family would have done a hundred years ago. What a peaceful place to visit.  
Keep up the good work!


   
 CONGRATULATIONS: 
To our 2015 Scholarship recipient. Stefan Stelling. 

10 Jul

Posted at 01:34h in news
Tuesday August 25, 6:00-8:30pm. 
BHA is sponsoring a Free Community Concert at the Bayport Memorial Park. 
This year we will be hosting “Jack’s Waterfall” 
Jack Licitra’s music is a blend of “Pop, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Gospel and Global music that all meet at The Waterfall.” 
So bring a lawn chair and come on down to enjoy a night of music at the gazebo in the park.

04 Jun

Posted at 11:12h in news
Bayport Heritage: 12th Annual Educational Bay Cruise and Dinner 

Tuesday July 28, 2015. (Rain date: July 29). 

Boarding of the boat will take place at 5:30 PM at the Sayville Ferry terminal on Brown’s River. Departure will be at 6:00 PM sharp, don’t be late, you’ll miss the boat. 
This year’s cruise will follow shore line along the coast of Bayport, Blue Point, Sayville, West Sayville and Oakdale. 
The ferry will return us to Sayville around 10 PM. 

 At Watch Hill we will enjoy a buffet dinner at “The Pier” restaurant. 
Dinner and gratuity are included in the price of $60 per person for Bayport Heritage members. 

A cash bar will be available at the restaurant. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed on the boat. There will be a fun raffle for some wonderful prizes. Only 115 tickets will be sold, so make your reservations early. 

Please mail checks, made out to the “Bayport Heritage Association” to Diana Walch, 121 Barton Lane, Bayport, NY 11705 to be received no later than Tuesday July 21, 2015 (non-refundable after this date). Also please include a stamped self addressed envelope. Tickets will be sent to you by return mail. Free reserved parking will be available at the Sayville Ferry Terminal, but it is limited, car pooling is highly recommended. Unfortunately this cruise is not suitable for children. So bring your binoculars and a sweater and join us on this educational excursion. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed on the boat. 

Remember the ferry departs at 6:00 PM Sharp.
Come Early but do join us!

02 May

Posted at 22:08h in news
NO HERITAGE ASSOCIATON MEETING FOR MAY 2015
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE will be held on May 25th. BHA members are asked to meet on Connetquot Rd at 10:30am and march with the association to Memorial Park on Middle Rd. (Please wear white) 
FIRST BLOOM TEA (BHA members only) will be held Friday June 5, 2015 at 5:30pm on the porch at Meadow Croft. Members please email Jill Hansen jbh51@optonline.net to make a reservation and confirm what buffet item you will be bringing. Also remember to bring your own place setting, silverware, tea cup, teapot and beverage. Proper high tea attire is required, as is a donation of $5.00. (Purchase tickets for the Boat Cruise coming in July, at the First Bloom Tea)
ATTENTION GARDENERS: The garden is waking up and we are in need of volunteers to help maintain the Meadow Croft Garden as spring arrives. All you “Green Thumbs” please leave your name and phone number at 472-4625 and we will get back to you.
Docents: The association is in need of docents for Historical guided tours at Meadow Croft. It requires very little time, less than 2 hours a day, two days a month, June through October. If you or someone you know is interested in history please contact Harriet Mihlstin at 472-2118
                                                       
Have you paid your dues this year?
Send your membership to:​​​​​
Bayport Heritage Association​​​​​​
P.O. Box 4​​​​​​​
Bayport, NY 11705​​​​​​

Annual Dues: Family is $25, Individual is $15, and Seniors $10. *Please remember to include your name, address, phone number and Email address



10 Apr

Posted at 02:35h in news
ASCHS Quarterly Meeting: Saturday, April 25, 2015 
 Meeting Host: BOHEMIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1519 Locust Ave., Bohemia, NY 
 Please contact Gene Horton if you would like more information or to attend this event.

04 Apr

Posted at 00:39h in news

We have confirmed dates for our upcoming events. Please mark you calendars.
More information will follow as we plan each event. 

  • Memorial Day Parade–Monday May 25, 2015.  
We will be marching would love our members to join us. 
“Wear  White” and come march.

  • First Bloom Tea–Friday June 5, 2015. 
Members only. ( Purchase tickets for the Boat Cruise at the First Bloom Tea)

  • Annual Boat Cruise– Tuesday July 28, 2015
  • Summer Concert–Tuesday August 25, 2015 
Held at Memorial Park in Bayport 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

  • Autumn House Tour–Sunday October 18, 2015

02 Apr

Posted at 19:16h in news
April 19, 2015

2:00pm 
Bayport-Blue Point Library
Our local historian, Gene Horton, will present a program filled with 
FUN FACTS AND INTERESTING TRIVIA ABOUT BAYPORT AND BLUE POINT TODAY & YEARS AGO. 
This program will include stories, information and facts about our two communities, Bayport and Blue Point, and some well-known people, places, organizations, and businesses currently in these two hamlets. 
Come and enjoy this interesting and fun presentation!
As usual, refreshments will be served!