A Is For Archives

November 2023 – March 2024

The Exhibit A is for Archives dispels the common misconception that archival collections are only made up of pieces of paper. This exhibit features items from the Huntington Historical Society’s archival collection, each representing a letter in the word “Archives,” including scrapbooks, ephemera, logbooks, and more. Objects in this exhibit are sure to bring back fond memories of Huntington for local visitors. In addition to highlighting objects in our collection, this exhibit demonstrates the function, purpose, and goals of our archival collection, as well as tips for preserving your own collection!

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The North Shore Land Alliance, the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, New York State, the Village of Lloyd Harbor, and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception have combined their advocacy efforts to insure the preservation of the seminary’s 200 acres of forest, fields and wetlands.

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