The Stony Brook Grist Mill was built in 1699 by Adam Smith, son of Richard “Bull” Smith. When the original … [Read More...]
Things to See & Do on the Washington Spy Trail

The Heckscher Museum of Art
The Heckscher Museum of Art is located in scenic Heckscher Park in Huntington, New York, within walking … [Read More...]
Raynham Hall Museum
Home of George Washington’s intelligence operative Robert Townsend, Raynham Hall is a time capsule of Long … [Read More...]

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization Education & Cultural Center
Located in the historic Stony Brook Village Center, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 8800 square-foot … [Read More...]

The Country House
Built circa 1710, The Country House Restaurant is located in the Stony Brook Historic District. It’s is open 7 … [Read More...]

Nathan Hale Monument
During the Revolutionary War American forces suffered a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Long Island. … [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...]
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...]

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...]

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...]
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...]
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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]
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...]
Centerport NY
Centerport is home to the Vanderbilt Museum. There are several restaurants along Route 25A offering visitors a variety of fine … [Read More...]

The Country House
Built circa 1710, The Country House Restaurant is located in the Stony Brook Historic District. It’s is open 7 days a week serving lunch and dinner … [Read More...]
Upcoming Events

Music to Our Ears! The Ward Melville Heritage Organization & The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Sign Long-Term Lease.
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) board of trustees are excited to announce today that the organization has signed a … [Read More...]

Discovery Pontoon Boat Cruise
Across Dock Road from the Three Village Inn, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s pontoon boat “Discovery” departs from Stony Brook Marine … [Read More...]

Summer Concerts are Back!
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) is excited to announce the long awaited return of the Summer Concert Series on the Village Green. These … [Read More...]
What’s New

‘Hang Out with the Historian’ and Other Programs at Raynham Hall
Oyster Bay, NY (Sept. 17, 2020)- On a visit to Raynham Hall museum, home of George Washington Spy Ring operative Robert Townsend, you can participate in outdoor programs and online lectures that will … [Read More...]