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
Hercules Pavillion
Across Dock Road to the west of the Three Village Inn, along side Stony Brook Harbor, the Hercules Pavilion … [Read More...]
Avalon Park & Preserve
Located across the street from the Stony Brook Grist Mill, Avalon Park & Preserve is a privately owned … [Read More...]
Discovery Cruise
Across Dock Road from the Three Village Inn, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s pontoon boat … [Read More...]
The Brewster House, c. 1665
The Brewster House of Setauket has a history which dates back to 1665. The quaint saltbox farmhouse, which … [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...]
Long Island North Shore Communities
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
The Museum is known for its collection of over 200 carriages and its extensive collection of work by the Hudson River School painter William Sidney … [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...]
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...]
Upcoming Events
Taste of The Tavern
Enjoy the cozy Brewster House this fall! The Taste of the Tavern tour gives participants a “taste” from across three centuries of history at the … [Read More...]
The 31st Annual Halloween Festival!
Trick-or-Treating throughout the Stony Brook Village Center at shops. Enjoy children’s games and Monster Mash dancing – wear your best costume! See if … [Read More...]
Stony Brook Village Secrets and Spirits Walking Tour
Take a stroll through Stony Brook Village and hear the spooky stories of its former visitors and residents. Thursday, October 28 at 2:50pm & October … [Read More...]
‘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...]
