Thank you all who attended our second movie night on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Michael Ray Galleries hosted a showing of Young Frankenstein at the historic Daniel Hawkins House at 111 N Country Rd, Miller Place, New York 11764. Keep your eyes peeled for more movie nights in the upcoming months!
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Sep
Sep
Thank you all for registering to join us and our friends from the Comsewogue Library from 10 AM until around 3 PM on Thursday, October 18, 2018 for a walking tour of three historic buildings in Miller Place: the 1720 William Miller House, the 1834 Miller Place Academy, and the 1809 Daniel Hawkins House. We will conclude with a lunch at Orto.
Please stay tuned for upcoming events.
10
Sep
Sep
Come Join Us for a Spooky Lantern Tour
October 19, 20, 26, 27, 2018: Times listed below
Come join us for a tour of the historic Miller Place district led by a guide telling tales of old – some true, some legend – and yes some are spooky! We have a limited number of spots available, and book early as many of the time slots for our prior event sold out.
There are some scary stories so use your discretion when bringing children. All monies raised are used for restoration of our beloved historic homes. Each paid admission gets 1 free raffle ticket + Free Cider & Treats.
The cost is $10 per person and the tour will take 75-90 minutes to complete. There is walking involved, so please dress for the weather and proper footwear is highly recommended. Large groups are welcome – reservations are recommended ASAP.
Reserve your time NOW – all reservations are on a first come, first served basis
Send form & payment to: MPMSHS Lantern Tour, PO Box 651, Miller Place NY 11764
Obtain the form by clicking the link below:
2018_Lantern_Tour_Flyer
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Aug
Aug
Thank you all who joined us at our annual Country Fair on Saturday and Sunday, September 29th and 30th. All funds raised will continue to improve our historical houses. Be on the lookout for more events and opportunities to volunteer and support the local history we so dearly treasure.
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Aug
Aug
Michael Ray Galleries partnered with the Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society for a new and exciting event:
“Classic Film Night at the Gallery,” which featured an outdoor showing of an all time Hollywood classic on Saturday evening, August 25th, from 7:00 pm till the end at the historic Daniel Hawkins House (111 North Country Road in Miller Place).
The event was a rousing success. Stay tuned for future movie nights!
10
Aug
Aug
Our cherished Daniel Hawkins House (1810) has been fully wired by Ron Sacher from East Side Electric, who electrified the historic homestead as a generous donation to the Society. Keep an eye out for our continued array of artistic and community events at this site, and more wonderful exhibits/innovative entertainment by Michael Eamotte & friends, and others in the community.
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May
May
An interesting and enlightening evening was experienced by all in attendance at the Rose Caracappa Center in Mount Sinai on Monday, June 11, 2018.
Camp Upton was one of sixteen cantonments built to train soldiers upon the United States’ entry into World War I. The camp was located on nearly 20,000 acres of scrub pine forest on Long Island. It was the home of the 77th “Liberty” Division, many from the New York area, whose soldiers distinguished themselves in battle in the Argonne Forest. Its most famous soldier, Irving Berlin, wrote “God Bless America” and “Yip Yip Yaphank” while training at Camp Upton. It is now the site of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Co-authors Suzanne Johnson and David Clemens will speak about the history of Camp Upton. Suzanne Johnson served as local history librarian, assistant director and director of the Longwood Public Library in Middle Island. She is the author of “Longwood Long Ago”, a history pamphlet for students. David Clemens was the director of the Longwood Public Library from 1983 to 2010. He is a member of the Company of Military Historians. The images in their book come primarily from the Thomas R. Bayles Local History Collection in the Longwood Public Library. Their talk will include additional photos discovered since the book was published in December 2017.
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Apr
Apr
Our neighbors, friends, and relatives braved the unexpected heat and haze on this two mile walk. Our first annual Bark and Biscuit Walk featured 11 friendly dogs, over 20 people, puppy-friendly ice cream courtesy of McNulty’s Ice Cream Parlor, and countless barks and laughs! The Society’s plan is to fine-tune details on this event, spread the word, and expand its reach every year.
Be on the lookout for more details in the Spring of 2019, and take a look at the pictures below.
If you’re interested in helping us in 2019 with our Second Annual Bark and Biscuit Walk, please contact us here: https://mpmshistoricalsociety.org/contact/
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Jan
Jan
The next priority for the Miller House is to repair/replace the windows. We are anticipating a cost of approximately $70,000.
We will be requesting proposals from contractors that are qualified to perform construction type work on historic buildings.
Please help our beloved society repair and restore the windows at the William Miller House that’s in need of urgent repair. And now, for every $2 raised, a kind donor will donate $1, up to $4,000, which will enable us replace the windows and preserve this local treasure.
Every contribution counts and helps! Donate Here Continue reading
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Jan
Jan
Thank you to all that made this possible. The house will be dry for years to come. Our antiques are protected from the weather, and all can enjoy for years to come.