Exhibits

Huntington During the Revolutionary War

HUNTINGTON DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR By Jeffrey I. Richman, Trustee, Huntington Historical Society 2026 OVERVIEW Frustration amongst the British colonists of North America with the far-off Parliament of Great Britain imposing taxes on them had been building as early as the 1760s. Huntington, and much of Suffolk County, were hot

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Identifying Old Photographs

Whether you are a family historian or professional genealogist, being able to identify photos as to the who, when and where can provide many clues to family history.

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Exhibitions

Pottery, Paintings & Poetry, Made In Huntington

“Pottery, Paintings & Poetry – Made in Huntington” is the title of the current exhibit on display at the Huntington Historical Society’s History and Decorative Arts Museum .“The Best of the Best” exhibit is a sampling of exceptional pieces of 18th and 19th century Huntington pottery from the Society’s collection, as well as

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Architectural Landmark

Located at 41 Prime Avenue, this unique structure, known as the Prime House, is one of only 68 remaining octagon houses in the United States listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Remembering the A&P

If you grew up during the 60’s or 70’s you probably remember the A&P on Main Street in Huntington. Once a trailblazer for the coming age of supermarkets and big box stores, the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company is now all but forgotten.

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Baseball in Huntington

One of the most famous baseball teams were the Huntington Suffolks. They played for many years under various names including The Huntington Baseball Club, The Young Suffolks, and The Suffolks from Huntington.

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