HHS celebrated milestone birthdays of two longtime volunteers. Alice Link, docent-extraordinaire celebrated her 95th birthday, and Paul Warburgh, board member and man-about-town celebrated his 75th birthday. Congratulations to these two fabulous people and we wish them much happiness in the years ahead!
Fabulous Valentines Day Celebration: Saturday, February 11, for children 6 to 12. Admission is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Join us at the historic Conklin Barn where Valentines Day will be in full swing! Find out why we celebrate Valentines Day, create beautiful and unique cards for your special valentine, have your face…
On Monday, July 21st, 2014 at 11:00 am the Huntington Historical Society and the Town of Huntington held the official ground breaking for the construction of the addition to the Trade School for the Archives Expansion. This marked the beginning of the end for a project 15 years in planning. Town officials, the Society Trustees,…
Theatre Social and Fundraiser at When was the last time you were able to go into New York City and enjoy a Broadway show? When was the last time you were able to see an award winning play and know that you were helping support a local organization? Well now you can do both! And…
The Huntington Historical Society received funding from the 2011 Conservation Treatment Program administered by the Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) located in Elmsford, NY. The program “provides support for treatment procedures to aid in stabilizing and preserving objects in collections of museums, historical, and cultural organizations in New York State.” An Edward Lange watercolor in…
It was a delightful day. Twenty five youngsters and their parents spent an interesting afternoon exploring the history and culture of our Native Americans. They learned about their traditions, skills, food, clothing and got to view authentic artifacts from our collections. They made head bands (with feathers) made pots from clay, played games that our…
Marianne, how do we thank you for fifteen years of Wednesdays and financial reports. Fifteen years of audits. Fifteen years of volunteering your time at Sheep to Shawl Festivals, Apple Festivals, House Tours and Antiques Shows. How do we thank you for your friendship, your sunny bright presence and your dedication to the Huntington Historical…
Now is the time to start thinking about next year’s spectacular vacation. The Huntington Historical Society is partnering With Collette Vacations to provide the vacation of a lifetime. Come with us and explore the Magnificent historical sights and cultures of northern Italy and the stunning Greek Islands. Experience the breathtaking scenery of…
Join us for an evening of glorious music memorializing Sergei Rachmaninoff’s time in Centerport and celebrating his music and contributions to the rich cultural history of our community Twelve of the best pianists and musicians in the area are donating their time and talent to raise funds for the creation and installation of a historical…
They came to learn the devious ways to work in secret for their country. “The School for Spies” taught the children about the Culper Spy Ring and the secret code they used. They came away learning how discipline, manners, and good planning are just a few of the things that a good spy needs to…
