Swezey-Avey House

Refreshments will follow the meeting Topic: A History of Middle Island and Surrounding Communities Guest Speaker: Paul Infranco, Historian Paul Infranco will discuss the history of Middle Island and surrounding communities

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

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. 

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

Topic: Benjamin Tallmadge and the Tallmadge Trail
Guest Speaker: Robert Von Bernewitz, Historian
Robert Von Bernewitz will look at the life of George Washington’s top intelligence officer, Benjamin Tallmadge, and the daring raid he led to capture a British fort in Mastic and burn a stockpile of hay in Coram that was meant to feed the British horses.

Refreshments will follow the meeting