huntington-history
1909: The Year Huntington Grew Up
There are key years in Huntington’s history which mark a significant change in its character—1909 was one of them.
There are key years in Huntington’s history which mark a significant change in its character—1909 was one of them.
January 2023 – March 2024 The Huntington Historical Society began as an exclusively female organization in the early 20th century. Spawned by the success of the Town’s 250th anniversary celebration in 1903, the Society’s inception was due, in part, to the changing role of American women in the home. This
(1748-1823). Sergeant, 2nd Regiment, Colonel Philip Van Cortland’s Regiment; 4th Regiment, Colonel Henry B. Livingston’s Regiment, Captain Jonathan Titus’s Company, Continental Army.
The 1950s marked the transition of Huntington from a small town to a bustling suburban center as “former GIs were out of college and married now—earning enough to buy a home.
(1756-1815). Corporal, Suffolk County Militia, 1st Regiment of Minutemen, Colonel Josiah Smith’s Regiment, Captain John Wickes’s Company; associator, Huntington, New York.
(1756-1818). Seaman, Patriot privateer, United States Navy; associator, Huntington, New York.
On September 1, 1776 British military forces ooccupied Huntington. Through the next 6 1/2 years Huntingtonians suffered under British rule. This is Huntington’s Revolutionary War story.
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.
“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
The forerunner for present day Christmas traditions was set approximately 100 years ago.