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Historic Homes, Sites, and a Grist Mill on Long Island's North Shore along the Washington Spy Trail

The Brewster House, c. 1665

08/18/2015

The Brewster House of Setauket has a history which dates back to 1665. The quaint saltbox farmhouse, which sits on a knoll on Route 25A alongside Setauket Harbor, was home to six generations of Brewsters. One of the homeowners was Joseph Brewster, who was born in 1735 and served as a lieutenant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Communities, Historic Sites, Stony Brook / Setauket NY

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

08/17/2015

Theodore Roosevelt’s Home, a National Historic Site Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt’s time in office, his “Summer White House” was the focus of international attention. Otherwise, it was the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Historic Sites, Oyster Bay / Bayville / Locust Valley NY Tagged With: Oyster Bay, Bayville & Locust Valley NY

Stony Brook Grist Mill, c.1751

08/18/2015

The Stony Brook Grist Mill was built in 1699 by Adam Smith, son of Richard “Bull” Smith. When the original mill and dam washed out in 1751, a new mill was erected on the present site using beams from the original 17th century structure. During the Revolutionary War, grains ground at the Stony Brook … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Historic Sites, Historic Sites, Stony Brook / Setauket NY, Stony Brook / Setauket NY

Raynham Hall Museum

10/10/2017

Home of George Washington’s intelligence operative Robert Townsend, Raynham Hall is a time capsule of Long Island life in the 18th and 19th centuries. Purchased by Robert’s father Samuel around 1740 and expanded from a two-over-two farmhouse into a four-over-four town house whose land extended down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Museums, Arts & Culture, Historic Sites, Oyster Bay / Bayville / Locust Valley NY

Jazz Loft

12/13/2018

The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook is a combination of jazz history museum, a performance venue, and a center for educational outreach. The 6,000 sq. ft. venue, located in an historic building, is all about preservation, education and performance.  Located at 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook (next to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Museums, Arts & Culture, Museums, Arts & Culture, Historic Sites, Stony Brook / Setauket NY Tagged With: jazz loft, jazz museum, stony brook music, jazz history museum

Oheka Castle Historic Hotel

08/24/2015

This magnificent Gold Coast Mansion, resting majestically on the highest point of Long Island, emanates the elegant refinement of a chateaux in France coupled with world-class service and a rich history that is distinctly American. OHEKA has been celebrating the art of entertaining since 1919, when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Vacation Lodging, Parks, Gardens & Natural Sites, Dining-Shopping-Business, Historic Sites, Huntington NY

The Thompson House, c. 1709

08/18/2015

The Thompson House stands nestled among trees on one of Setauket’s country roads, reflecting the heritage of the community and its people. Built in 1709, this charming saltbox was the foundation of Thompson family life for generations. A very interesting account of the life in this house is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Historic Sites, Stony Brook / Setauket NY

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

08/24/2015

The spectacular Spanish-Revival mansion and museum of William K. Vanderbilt II in Centerport, New York, is one of the few remaining estates on the legendary North Shore of Long Island. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a time machine to a rare and privilged way of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Parks, Gardens & Natural Sites, Museums, Arts & Culture, Historic Sites, Centerport

Huntington Historical Society

09/27/2018

*Covid-19 update: The Antiques & Collectibles Shop at the Huntington Historical Society's Kissam House property has reopened, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 1-4pm. Masks must be worn when inside. The Shop will also be open during outdoor antiques sale events. Indoor events have been cancelled, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attractions, Museums, Arts & Culture, Historic Sites, Huntington NY

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