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2009 Calendar of Events (Planning)

January		Membership renewal appeal
	28	Genealogy workshop meeting at 7:00 pm in the Conklin Barn. "Family Treasures". Our annual show and tell program. Bring an artifact, document, photograph, letter or other tangible object.
February		"Gratitude Gala" from 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the Conklin Barn. This is a big Thank you for all of the people who have helped the Huntington Historical Society have a fabulous 2008.
		*Conklin House lecture 1, Lecture 2:00 pm, (Refreshments 1:30). Members Free, Non members $5 Subject TBA*
	25	Genealogy Workshop meeting at 7:00 pm in the Conklin barn. Subject TBA

March	19	*Conklin House lecture 2, Lecture 2:00 pm, (Refreshments 1:30). Members Free, Non members $5 "Music in Colonial America" Michael Goudket*
	25	Genealogy Workshop meeting at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium of the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street. Subject TBA
April
	23	*Conklin House lecture 3, Lecture 2:00 pm, (Refreshments 1:30). Members Free, Non members $5 Subject TBA*
	26	Salt Lake City research trip (out to May 3) Every Spring the Genealogy Workshop of the Huntington Historical Society sponsors, and guides, a research trip to the Family History Library, run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City. There, the researchers tap the largest genealogical library in the world.
May		Sheep to Shawl Festival, At the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum property Noon till 4:00. Join us for this wonderful family event. Enjoy sheep shearing, traditional textile demonstrations by local artisans and crafters, old fashioned games and children's activities, a Petting Zoo and pony rides, and tours of our historic Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum. Lively music will be presented by the Long Island Traditional Music Association throughout the day. Note: This event is made possible, in part, with public funds form the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). In Suffolk County the Decentralization Program is administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc., in partnership with the Suffolk Consortium of Arts Councils
	14	*Conklin House lecture 4, Lecture 2:00 pm, (Refreshments 1:30). Members Free, Non members $5 Subject TBA*
		Heritage Antiques Show at Huntington Come Browse with us. More that 40 quality dealers in room setting booths featuring jewelry, furniture, folk art, and accessories. Refreshments are available in a quiet, relaxed environment, and entertainment is provided for selected portions of the show.
		Heritage Antiques Show at Huntington (Continued)
		Lefferts Tide mill tour,
June		Annual meeting,
		Genealogy Workshop meeting 7:00 pm at the Conklin Barn
		*Passport to the Past 1 (2 weeks, each weekday 9:30 am to noon)*
July		*Passport to the Past 2 (2 weeks, each weekday 9:30 am to noon)*
		*Passport to the Past, 3 ((2 weeks, each weekday 9:30 am to noon)*
August
		Volunteer lunch, 12:30 pm in the Conklin barn

September
		*Conklin House lecture 5, Lecture 2:00 pm, (Refreshments 1:30). Members Free, Non members $5 Subject TBA*
		An Evening of Wine Under the Stars - Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum
		Genealogy Workshop meeting at 7:00 pm at the Huntington Public Library .
October
		The Museum Challenge, Noon to 4 pm each day, is a historic treasure hunt for the whole family in which visitors can purchase the map, shown above, for $5. They can then follow the map to see ten different historic buildings.
		Apple Festival, At the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum property Noon to 4:00. The leaves are falling and the crops are being taken in. Apples are dropping from the trees and the Society is celebrating. Come join in the festival. Bring your children to play traditional games, try old-time crafts and dance to the tunes of traditional music.
		Conklin lecture 6, Special Lecture: in the Conklin Barn, 7:30 to 9:00 pm (refreshments at 7:00), "Ghosts of Long Island, Stories of the Paranormal II"Local author, photographer and historian, Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, has been working with Paranormal Investigator, Joe Giaquinto, on assignment researching and investigating haunted places throughout Long Island. Ms. Brosky is the author of two books on Huntington’s history, and now she is branching out to include many untold tales in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Stories will include live interviews, legends, myths, murders and some never before told tales of the unexplainable. Free for members. $10 for non-members. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Reservations Required
		The Huntington Historical Society and the Huntington Town Historian will host the Association of Suffolk County Historical Societies Meeting. This will be a luncheon meeting and tours of our historic properties hosted by the Huntington Historical Society, Jo-Ann. Raia, Huntington Town Clerk and Robert C. Hughes, Huntington Town Historian. 8 to 9am--Registration & board bus Senior Center in Cinema Arts building 9 to noon---Tours Huntington Town Clerk's Archives, to 1653 Colonial Arsenal Restored Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bldg 1795 Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House 1750 David Conklin Farmhouse and Museum 12:30----Luncheon Meeting, Huntington Crescent Club For information Call (631) 427-7047 X401 or 351-3244
November		Genealogy Workshop,
December		Holiday Historic House tour, We invite you to celebrate the holiday season by joining us for this exceptional tour between noon and 4:00 pm. Each year in December the Huntington Historical Society arranges tours of local residences that date from Colonial times through the current century. The owners of these houses, open their homes as a service to the community and the Society, to demonstrate life styles throughout our country's history. Each house is chosen for its distinct design and historical details and refreshments are served, as part of the tour, at one of the Society's museums. A tour of the museum is included.
		Genealogy Workshop, Holiday party, Sharing memories