Want to learn more about American history or Long Island’s role in shaping this country? Pick from one of the upcoming events below and experience it in person right here on Long Island.
A Short History of Conspiracy Theories in America - From the Salem Witch Trials to who murdered JFK to current political notions of cabals that are advancing nefarious causes, Americans have engaged in conspiratorial thinking. This talk will look at what provokes and sustains such thinking. When: Friday, September 9, 2022, 4:30pm-5:30pm. Where: John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
Culper Spy Day - Culper Spy Day is back and it's better than ever. Join and celebrate our Revolutionary story. For more info click here. When: Sunday, September 10, 2022. Where: Three Village Historical Society, 93 N Country Road, Setauket.
Long Island Indigenous Perspectives Paddle Canoe Tour - Conscience Point is known to be the original meeting place of the Shinnecock and English settlers of Southampton in June of 1640. Paddling tour led by Chenae Bullock of Moskehtu Consulting who will take you on a journey through history to cover oral Indigenous history, Indigenous plant identification, Indigenous lifeways, and Indigenous songs. Participants can bring their own canoe or kayak or you can rent a kayak provided by East End Explorer.. When: Sunday, September 11, 2022. Where: Conscience Point, 1640 Conscience Point Rd, Southampton.
Undercover: Stories of Rum Running in Southold - The exhibit reveals some unexpected sites around town that were linked to the history of rum running; and it relays actual historical accounts from residents who recalled the era. When: Sunday September 11, 2022,
11am - 4pm. Where: Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, 3575 Lighthouse Road, Southold.
14th Annual Civil War Weekend at the Grange - Step into the 1860’s and witness battles between the Blue & the Gray, visit their camps, listen to period music, and immerse yourself in the life of this most extraordinary time in America’s history. When: Saturday, September 17, 2022. Where: Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Avenue, Sayville.
2022 Tri-Spy Walking Tour - Hike your way through history. Relive history in an ingenious outdoor adventure which takes nature enthusiasts, athletes, and history lovers to a whole new level. Tri-Spy is a fun way for people to be active and to learn about the Culper Spy Ring and our Revolutionary War past. Tour-goers follow in the actual footsteps of the Culper Spy Ring, and, along the way, historical places of interest are pointed out and discussed. When: Saturday, September 17, 2022. Where: 101 Main Street, Setauket.
Revolutionary Revel - Step into the past at the eighth annual Revolutionary Revel, a family-friendly afternoon for history lovers as Raynham Hall, home of the Revolutionary War spy Robert Townsend. Filled with costumed adult and child re-enactors who bring the 18th century to life with period music including African American spirituals and Native American drumming, cooking demonstrations, and musket firings. When: Sunday, September 18, 2022. Where: Raynham Hall Museum, 30 West Main Street, Oyster Bay.
Never Panic Early: Discussion & Book Signing with Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise - Special presentation with NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 crew member Fred Haise where he will discuss his book, Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey. When: Thursday, September 29, 7 pm. Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City.
The True Story of the Culper Spy Ring - Learn the true story of the Culper Spy Ring from former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer, author of George Washington's Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide. History buffs have long been fascinated by the operation of the Long Island-based Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution, especially since the airing of the AMC series Turn. This slide presentation and lecture will separate facts from fiction and detail the ingenious operation of the intelligence network that helped the Patriots win the war. When: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1pm. Where: 300 West Main Street, Riverhead.