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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Huntington Dairies

Once upon a time there were over 70 commercial dairy farms in the Town of Huntington. In the early years, when Huntington was an agrarian community, people relied on locally produced goods.

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George McKesson Brown Estate: Coindre Hall

The George McKesson Brown Estate, aka Coindre Hall is an example of a Gold Coast mansion built around the turn of the century as a summer residence for wealthy entrepreneurs. Coindre Hall’s history is similar to that of other mansions of its time.

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Oheka Castle

From Gilded Age castle, to sanitation union resort, to Merchant Marine training center, to military academy, and finally restored to its original grandeur as a luxury hotel, Oheka castle has a varied and controversial history.

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Happy Winter!

Notwithstanding the occasional snowstorm, winters have been getting warmer and wetter. In the past winters had more frequent single digit temperatures and several snowstorms a season.

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