Swezey-Avey House

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

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. 

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.

Topic: Events leading up to the Declaration of Independence
Guest Speaker: Jim Ward, Historian and Librarian
Jim Ward will discuss the events leading to the Declaration of Independence and its lasting impact on history
Refreshments will follow the meeting

Bill Bleyer will talk about the unique places in the city where Roosevelt family members lived and worked and the private interactions behind this famous American family. He will reveal details of Teddy Roosevelt's lower Manhattan birthplace and "Roosevelt House," where FDR and Eleanor lived prior to moving to the White House.