The Museum is known for its collection of over 200 carriages and its extensive collection of work by the Hudson River School painter William Sidney Mount and over 4000 other paintings, sculptures and prints. It became a Smithsonian affiliate in 2006. Main Street at Route 25A. Nine-acre, … [Read more...]
Jazz Loft
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...]
Stony Brook Grist Mill, c.1751
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...]
Stony Brook / Setauket NY
Washington’s spy ring operated there, and British soldiers went to the Stony Brook Grist Mill for supplies. In 1941, Ward Melville created the Colonial-style Stony Brook Village Center. Information, 631-751-2244. Attractions, Vacation Lodging & Dining-Shopping-Business … [Read more...]
