Antique Spinning Wheel Demonstration
2026-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Homan-Gerard House, 5 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY, 11980, United States
Step back in time and discover how everyday cloth was made before factories and machines. Join master spinner Toni Kaste for a demonstration of an antique spinning wheel as she transforms raw wool and flax into yarn using traditional techniques.
Learn how colonial families produced the materials needed for clothing and household textiles, from preparing fibers and spinning yarn to weaving fabric and coloring it with natural dyes. Toni will explain each step of the process.
This program is fun for all ages. Children will have the opportunity to try using drop spindles and card wool. Whether you are interested in history or traditional skills, this demonstration will offer a glimpse into everyday life in early America.

18th Century Military Encampment
2026-08-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Swezey-Avey House, 19 Mill Rd, Yaphank, 11980, United States
18th Century Military Encampment with the 3rd NY Regiment in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary
Come join us on August 8 and 9, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Swezey Park on the lake in Yaphank. The 3rd NY Regiment 1775 Long Island Companies, a Revolutionary War reenactment group, will present an authentic 18th-century military encampment, recreating the daily life of Long Island soldiers and their families during the American Revolution; included will be canvas tent quarters for troops and officers, military drills, field maneuvers, and musket and cannon demonstrations. Civilian camp followers will be on site, illustrating the role families played in supporting the Continental Army.
On Sunday, Toni Kaste will be here showcasing the art of traditional spinning from 11:00 to 3:00 pm. She’ll demonstrate how fiber is transformed into yarn using an antique spinning wheel.

Music In The Park - August 2026
2026-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Swezey Park

August 2026 General Meeting
2026-08-20 07:30 - 21:00 | Swezey-Avey House, 19 Mill Rd, Yaphank, 11980, United States
Guest Speaker: Zach Studenroth, Author
Topic: “Sag Harbor in the Revolution”
Sag Harbor in the Revolution
Join us for a presentation exploring the role of Sag Harbor during the American Revolution. Learn how this port became a British base after the Battle of Long Island and then the setting for one of the war’s most daring surprise attacks—the Meigs Raid of May 1777. The presentation will also examine what life was like for Long Island residents living under British occupation.
