After a brief tour of the colonial wing of the Conklin Farmhouse, families will gather in the Conklin Barn to learn the importance of candle dipping and tin smithing.
Join HHS for our March Lunch with Zach Studenroth for his presentation on Historic Long Island schoolhouses. Historic schoolhouses preserve Long Island’s story: its generations of people, their settlement patterns, and the growth of their country towns and villages into today’s suburban sprawl and legendary resort destinations. Celebrated for their simple form and association with […]
19 Mar
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cefalu Restaurant & Pizzeria138 E Main St Huntington, NY 11743
The people of Huntington suffered greatly during the long British occupation of their town during the Revolutionary War. Join Historian Jeff Richman for an illustrated talk about Revolutionary War Huntington and the stories of the patriots who sacrificed so much for the cause. Jeff Richman was the fulltime historian at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery for many […]
Join the Huntington Historical Society and Walt Whitman Birthplace Association on Thursday March 26th for a community conversation! What is a community conversation? Community conversations are structured dialogues to discuss issues, share perspectives and build understanding. These events are open, respectful exchanges to foster community connections. The Founders wrote: “We hold these truths to be […]
26 Mar
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Walt Whitman Birthplace246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station, NY
Enticing, delightful, funky, fabulous, the Spring Festival of gardens presents six surprising gardens for you to enjoy on a lovely June afternoon. The Garden Boutique invites you to rest and refresh with sweet confections and cool drinks. At this tranquil retreat be tempted by the offerings of garden plants and unexpected treasures.