Addition to previous calendar: Sunday, November 12, 2000: TELLEBRATION,
an international celebration of the art of telling stories and folk tales,
produced by storyteller Lorena Doherty of the National Storytelling
Network and hosted by the Three Village Historical Society. A Family
Story Concert for ages 5 - 85 in family groups, guaranteed to entertain
everyone, with tales and songs performed by three storytellers and a
folksinger. 2 PM at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street
opposite the duck pond. Fee. Reservations and information: (631)
751-3730.
Following is a complete listing, August 13-November 2000
THREE VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
93 North Country Road, Setauket, N.Y. 11733-0076
Phone: (631) 751-3730 Fax: (631) 751-3936 E-mail:
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 13-November 20, 2000
Sunday, August 13, 2000: VILLAGE GREEN WALKING TOUR at 2:00 P.M., an
hour-long exploration of the architecture, environment, and rich history
of Setauket's original settlement area, led by members of the Three
Village Historical Society. Architecture, historical background, and
natural beauty are combined into an hour-long introduction to Setauket as
the first settlement of the Town of Brookhaven and the center for town
government until the end of the Revolutionary War. Historical details
span the years from the Native American occupation of Long Island's north
shore, thousands of years before the first Anglo-American settlers arrived
in 1655, to suburbanization in the 1960s. The tours are highly
recommended for long-time residents, new residents, and visitors. The
walking tours are open to the public for a fee of $2.00 per person; free
to members of the Society. No preregistration is necessary; gather on the
Setauket Neighborhood House lawn, 95 Main Street opposite the Mill Pond.
The tour will be canceled in case of steady rain. Information:
(631) 751-3730.
Saturday, September 9, 2000: VILLAGE GREEN WALKING TOUR at 10:30 A.M. See
above listing for August 13, 2000 for additional information.
Monday, September 18, 2000: DR. RICHARD HAMM will present THE PROSECUTOR
AND THE SHOWGIRL: A NEW YORK STORY, about the sensational "Crime of the
Century" on June 25, 1906, when Harry Thaw shot and killed famed architect
Stanford White to avenge White's alleged "corruption" of Thaw's wife, the
showgirl Evelyn Nesbitt. The program, which is free and open to the
public, is supported in part by the New York Council for the Humanities.
At the Three Village Historical Society's monthly meeting, Setauket
Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street opposite the Mill Pond. Refreshments
at 7:00 P.M., meeting at 7:30 PM. All welcome; free. Information: (631)
751-3730
Saturday, September 23, 2000: TREASURES, a walking tour at 2:00 P.M. for
ages 6-8 and their families presented by the Three Village Historical
Society. On this 19th century neighborhood stroll, we discover the
architectural, historical, and natural beauty "treasures" in our
community. $2.00 per child; free to members at the Family level or
higher. Information: (631) 751-3730.
Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000: TENTH ANNUAL LONG ISLAND APPLE FESTIVAL.
Sponsored by The Three Village Historical Society, Homestead Arts, and The
Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities. At Setauket's
historic Sherwood-Jayne House, Old Post Road, Setauket, 11:00 A.M. - 4:30
P.M. Festival information, (516) 692-4664. Apple Pie Contest information
and entry form, (631) 751-3730.
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000: I SPY! Children become part of George
Washington's famous Setauket Spy Ring in this one-hour fun-filled Three
Village Historical Society workshop at TVHS headquarters, 93 North Country
Road, Setauket. Travel back in time to experience an exciting period in
Setauket's history. Through movement and drama, young time travellers
will become part of the Setauket Spy Adventure. Make something to take
home and do a little spying of your own! We will be outside, so dress
accordingly. A parent or other adult must remain on the premises. Times:
Ages 3-4, 10:00-11:00 A.M.; Ages 5-6, 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Fee.
Registration is required: Call Kathy Mitra at (631) 751-3730 to register.
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000: SETAUKET VILLAGE GREEN WALKING TOUR at 2:00 P.M.
See above listing for August 13, 2000 for additional information.
Monday, October 16, 2000: William Sidney Mount's Artistic Circle is the
title of a presentation by Robert W. Kenny, professor emeritus of history
at George Washington University, an artist, and a vice president of the
Three Village Historical Society, at the society's monthly meeting at the
Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street opposite the Mill Pond.
Refreshments at 7:00 P.M., meeting at 7:30 PM. All welcome; free.
Information: (631) 751-3730.
Saturday, October 21, 2000 : By Popular Demand: A SPECIAL SPIRITS OF THE
THREE VILLAGES CEMETERY TOUR for children, ages 7-12, and their families.
At the invitation of the Three Village Historical Society, personages
buried in historic local graveyards will come to life, telling stories
about themselves and early days on Long Island. Children will meet and
role play with historical figures portrayed by local residents in this
fun-filled and educational program. Fee. Advance purchase, reservations,
and information: (631) 751-3730.
Saturday, October 21, 2000 : SPIRITS OF THE THREE VILLAGES CEMETERY TOUR
(rain date October 28th ) At the invitation of the Three Village
Historical Society, personages buried in historic local graveyards will
come to life at sundown, telling stories about themselves and early days
on Long Island. Tours leave every fifteen minutes from the Setauket
Presbyterian Church's parking lot on Caroline Avenue, beginning at 5:30
PM. Last tour leaves at 8:30 PM. With final story and complimentary
refreshments, allow one-and-a-half hours. Open to all over the age of
twelve. Size of each tour is limited. Fee; advance purchase and
reservations strongly recommended: (631) 751-3730.
October 28, 2000: Rain Date, SPIRITS OF THE THREE VILLAGES CEMETERY TOUR.
Thursday, November 2, 2000: TEACHERS HIGH TEA, providing an opportunity
for the Three Village Historical Society's educators and Suffolk County
teachers to meet and learn about topics based on our collections and
programs. Delicious refreshments at 3:30 P.M., Setauket Neighborhood
House, 95 Main Street opposite the Mill Pond. All educators welcome;
free. Reservations: (631) 751-3730.
Sunday, November 12, 2000: TELLEBRATION, an international celebration of
the art of telling stories and folk tales, produced by storyteller Lorena
Doherty of the National Storytelling Network and hosted by the Three
Village Historical Society. A Family Story Concert for ages 5 - 85 in
family groups, guaranteed to entertain everyone, with tales and songs
performed by three storytellers and a folksinger. 2 PM at the Setauket
Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street opposite the duck pond. . Fee.
Reservations and information: (631) 751-3730.
Monday, November 20, 2000: J. LANCE MALLAMO, Executive Director of the
Vanderbilt Museum, will speak about the LONG ISLAND HERITAGE TRAIL,
defined by what was formerly known as "Knight's Highway," now Route 25A.
This region of the Island retains the character of years gone by, and much
has been preserved that dates back to colonial times, the Revolutionary
War era, and the earliest days of the nation when President George
Washington traveled here in 1790. TICKETS TO THE 22ND ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT
HOUSE TOUR on December 1st and 2nd will be available for pickup by members
prior to the talk. At the Three Village Historical Society's monthly
meeting at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street opposite the
Mill Pond. Ticket pick-up and refreshments at 7:00 P.M., meeting at 7:30
PM. All welcome; free. Information: (631) 751-3730.
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000: TICKETS to the THE THREE VILLAGE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY'S 22ND ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR, FRIDAY EVENING GALA, AND/OR
SATURDAY BREAKFAST on December 1st and 2nd will be available for sale to
the general public at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street
opposite the Mill Pond, from 10:00-Noon. Friday Evening Gala Tour, 6-8:30
PM, followed by dinner at the Three Village Inn; Friday evening tour alone
is also available. Saturday Breakfast Tour, 8:30 AM at the Three Village
Inn, followed by tour, 10 AM-5 PM; tour alone, 11 AM-5 PM. Reservations
and information: (631) 751-3730.
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