October 2022 – December 2022
Heckscher Park has been a highlight of Huntington Village for over one hundred years. This eighteen acre park has attracted locals and tourists alike, providing space for creation, culture, and relaxation. The park is named after August Heckscher, who purchased the land in 1096 and provided funding for its eventual development into a public park and museum, known as Heckscher Museum of Art. But just who was August Heckscher? How was the area transformed from swampy farmland to the landscaped park we know today?
