Located in the heart of The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 88-acre wetlands preserve is the Erwin J. … [Read More...]
Things to See & Do on the Washington Spy Trail
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) has a major impact not only in the New York metropolitan area, but across the … [Read More...]
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt’s Home, a National Historic Site Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th … [Read More...]
The Hawkins-Mount House, c. 1725
In the late 18th century, Jonas Hawkins used the house as a store and tavern. During the Revolutionary War, … [Read More...]
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
Nassau/Suffolk border at Rtes. 25A & 108. Environmental education center and demonstration hatchery. Open … [Read More...]
Stony Brook Grist Mill, c.1751
The Stony Brook Grist Mill was built in 1699 by Adam Smith, son of Richard “Bull” Smith. When the original … [Read More...]
Long Island North Shore Communities
Oyster Bay / Bayville / Locust Valley NY
Attractions, Vacation Lodging & Dining-Shopping-Business Oyster Bay Village is known for its many small shops and the wide variety of cooking … [Read More...]
Smithtown / St. James / Kings Park NY
These three North Shore communities feature historic houses and other structures and large public parks. Smithtown was named after Richard “Bull” … [Read More...]
Roslyn-Old Westbury-Brookville NY
Downtown Roslyn has shops, eateries, the Roslyn Park duck pond and historic homes dating back to the Revolution, are among local sights. Old Westbury … [Read More...]
Stony Brook / Setauket NY
Washington’s spy ring operated there, and British soldiers went to the Stony Brook Grist Mill for supplies. In 1941, Ward Melville created the … [Read More...]
Glen Cove / Sea Cliff Ny
From its beginnings in 1668, Glen Cove’s waterfront and varied topography have made it a popular part of the North Shore’s Gold Coast. Prominent … [Read More...]
Great Neck NY
A thriving community, Great Neck is the gateway to Long Island’s North Shore. Settled by the Dutch in the 1600s, Great Neck inspired onetime resident … [Read More...]
Stony Brook Grist Mill, c.1751
The Stony Brook Grist Mill was built in 1699 by Adam Smith, son of Richard “Bull” Smith. When the original mill and dam washed out in 1751, a new mill … [Read More...]
Huntington NY
Attractions, Vacation Lodging & Dining-Shopping-Business Oyster Bay Village is known for its many small shops and the wide variety of cooking … [Read More...]
Port Jefferson NY
Home to America’s earliest shipbuilders, Port Jefferson Village boasts a deep water harbor, historic homes, and a vibrant downtown area. The downtown … [Read More...]
Centerport NY
Centerport is home to the Vanderbilt Museum. There are several restaurants along Route 25A offering visitors a variety of fine … [Read More...]
Cold Spring Harbor NY
A charming 19th-century whaling port located along Route 25A/Main Street features over 40 merchants offering high quality merchandise. Open 7 days. … [Read More...]
Jazz Loft
The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook is a combination of jazz history museum, a performance venue, and a center for educational outreach. The 6,000 sq. ft. … [Read More...]
Upcoming Events
Masters Class … Let’s Talk Life
Jeff Norwood, Musicologist, Owner of Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions LIFE AFTER BEETHOVEN Take a musical journey! Discover the great … [Read More...]
A Taste of Stony Brook
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational and Cultural Center 97 Main Street Stony Brook, NY 1 1 7 9 … [Read More...]
Treasure That Trash
March 9, 2019 - March 30, 2019 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Many artists from across Long Island will participate with their intricate masterpieces … [Read More...]
What’s New
Long Island’s Got Talent 2019
Long Island's Got Talent 2019 Entry Form Deadline March 23 / First Round Performance - April 5 Open to students 10 - 17 years of age in Nassau or … [Read More...]
Legends & Spies Puppet Procession
Sunday, December 3, 2017 - The Ward Melville Heritage Organization sponsored the Stony Brook Village Holiday Festival's "Legends & Spies" Puppets … [Read More...]
