Juneteenth Event: Black History of Northport Walking Tour
Photos from the Farmer's Market and Blessing of the Fleet
Pride Month Event: Presentation on Julian Eltinge
Parading Down Main Street Walking Tours
Garden Tour
Register for History Takes a Vacation: Summer Camps
Book Club Meeting July 21st
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Join Us for a Walk Down Main Street This Sunday:
Juneteenth Event Northport Historical Society is excited to present their inaugural “Black History of Northport Walking Tour” on Juneteenth, 2022. Join NHS Museum Educator/Researcher Ceylan Swenson on a tour that will offer attendees a new perspective on familiar locations and tell the stories of the generations of Black families who lived in and around Northport. *Registration Required.
Our table at the Farmer's Market with Mayor Koch and Executive Director of NHS Caitlyn Shea (pictured below) and some furry visitors sporting their new Northport Historical Society dog bandanas:
A busy Saturday for the Society as we also had a table at the Blessing of the Fleet in Northport Village Park with information on the history of shipbuilding in Northport.
Pride Month Event: Join us on Sunday, June 26th at 1pm to learn about Northport resident and vaudeville star Julian Eltinge. Learn about the early days of Broadway and about Northport when it was the summer playground of the rich and famous. The lecture will be presented by NHS’s Education Director Ceylan Swensen.It will include images and clips of Eltinge’s performances and a display of our prized collection of signed Eltinge photos. *Free Event, Registration Required.
Click above to be a part of our 2022 Garden Tour Sponsors:
Rose Sponsor
Carla and Henry Jennings Hydrangea Sponsors
Nolan Funeral Home, Inc.
Carolyn P. Hyatt-Basche & Edward Basche Lily Sponsors
Newton Shows
Kathy and Paul Fitzpatrick
Lily Sponsors Cont'd
Karen Filiberto
Gold Coast II Cigars
Dr. Thomas Shea DDS Seed Sponsors
Scherer & Sons
Top Shelf Wine and Liquor
History Takes a Vacation: Summer Youth Program Our exciting summer program has something for all ages (from 8-13). See our entire lineup of events and register using the button below.
