MLK Day Program
Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United StatesThe East End Voter Coalition's annual MLK Day Program returns this year on Jan. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Riverhead Free Library. Keynote speaker: the Rev. Charles Coverdale
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“Dust for Blood: Long Island Labor Camps” at Southold Historical Museum
Southold Recreation Center 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic, NY, United StatesJoin the lecture "Dust for Blood: Long Island Labor Camps" on Saturday, March 4 at 12 p.m. at Southold Recreation Center hosted by the Southold Historical Museum and NOFO Real Estate.
Butterfly Action Group’s “A Celebration of Black Excellence” event
First Baptist Church of Riverhead 1018 Northville Turnpike, Riverhead, NY 11901The Butterfly Effect Project's Butterfly Action Group has organized "A Celebration of Black Excellence" event to celebrate Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Riverhead -- 1018 Northville Turnpike.
Book and Bottle Lecture hosted by Suffolk County Historical Society Museum
The Suffolk County Historical Society will host a Book and Bottle Lecture featuring local author Mary Korpi and her book "The Lady Lighthouse Keeper" on Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at the Suffolk County Historical Society.
Walking History Tour: The War of 1812
Hallock State Park 6062 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY, United StatesStep into North Fork's past and learn about a Battle of the War of 1812 fought on the North Fork's shores. The tour will be led by Hallockville Museum Farm historian, Richard Wines, who authored "Defense of the Eagle" about a War of 1812 battle that took place at what is now Hallock State Park […]
Light From the Darkness: Holocaust Remembrance
First Presbyterian Church Main Road, Southold, NY, United StatesHow do we continue to commemorate the Holocaust? How can we draw any light from such darkness? As the fragile window of witness closes, this is a powerful new way to commemorate the Holocaust with song, story, ritual and remembrance. Please join the Town of Southold Anti-Bias Task Force, the North Fork Reform Synagogue, and […]
The RMS Titanic: Voyage and Legacy
Mattituck-Laurel Library 13900 Main RoadLearn the history of the ill-fated ship from its construction through its maiden voyage and discovery at the bottom of the Atlantic in 1985. Its legacy and continued interest in the Titanic will also be explored in this lecture.
The North Fork Project: The 178-year history of slavery on the North fork
Learn about the history of slavery on the North Fork from the mid-1660s to 1827.
Hallockville Museum Farm Architectural Walking Tour
Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead., NYHallockville Museum Farm will host a guided architectural walking tour of its historic buildings on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
New Firefighting Exhibit Opening at Southold Historical Museum
Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Complex 55200 Main Road, Southold, NY, United StatesThe Southold Historical Museum is opening a new exhibit titled 'Answering the Call: The History of Southold Fire Department.' The exhibit, which will be open on weekends from 1 p.m.
Fifth Annual Independence Day Celebration in Jamesport
George Young Community Center Jamesport, NYThe Greater Jamesport Civic Association will hold its fifth Annual Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 4 at the War Memorial on the grounds of the George Young Community Center.
Horrific Homicides Lecture at Suffolk County Historical Society
Suffolk County Historical Society 300 West Main Street, RiverheadJoin authors Elizabeth Stark Dugan and Ellen Stark at the Suffolk County Historical Society for an intriguing discussion of their book Horrific Homicides. They will delve into four trials that captivated Long Islanders in the 1970s and 1980s, including the infamous DeFeo family murders in Amityville. The lecture will take place on July 8, 2023, […]
Author talk: ‘The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington’
Horton Point Lighthouse 3575 Lighthouse Rd., Southold, NY, United StatesAuthor Bill Bleyer will discuss his new book, “The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington: Long Island’s Worst Maritime Disaster,” on July 8 at the Horton Point Lighthouse lawn, presented by the Southold Historical Museum.