Events

Free Concert. Bring a chair and picnic basket and enjoy music by the lake in Swezey Park. We’ll move indoors in the Swezey-Avey House in inclement weather.

Guest Speaker: MaryLaura Lamont
Topic: William Floyd of Mastic: He Dared to Sign!
William Floyd was a major landowner and prosperous farmer on Long Island, yet he dared to sign the document that made us a free and independent new nation. In doing so he risked his life, his family and home. Come hear the true story of Floyd and the Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Refreshments will follow the meeting. 

Vendors Set up 7:30 a.m. on the Hawkins House Lawns
No Reservation Required
Donation: $10 per vendor, payable onsite
Call (631) 775-0735 with questions

Tour the Oldest House in Yaphank – The Robinson House – No reservations required

The home features an original fireplace and bread oven, wide plank flooring, and many other colonial features.

Or park on Walter Street, near the Firehouse

Refreshments at the Swezey-Avey House after the tour

Call (631) 775-0735 with questions

Topic: A History of Middle Island
Guest Speaker: Paul Infranco, Historian
Paul Infranco will discuss the history of Middle Island.

Refreshments will follow the meeting

Topic:  Women in Colonial Times—The Work is Never Done!
Guest Speaker: Diane Schwindt, Culinary and Cultural Historian and Founder of Stirring Up History