Photos from the Black History of Northport Walking Tour
Dowling House Plaque Ceremony
Summer Splendor Garden Tour
Register for History Takes a Vacation: Summer Camps
Book Club Meeting July 21st
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Julian Eltinge Presentation This Sunday:
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.
If you prefer to view this presentation via zoom, click here.
Parading Down Main Street Walking Tours Led by Dan Sheehan
Mark your calendars for the Spring/Summer 2022 tours: This Sunday, June 26 at 1:30pm, Sunday, July 17 & Sunday, August 21
Tickets are $7 - all tours start at 1:30pm at the Northport Historical Society
NHS T-Shirt and Antiques Sale Visit the NHS Lawn for our Annual T-Shirt & Antiques from our Museum shop sale.
T-shirt weather is here!
Bring cash and come down to the Northport Historical Society for our t-shirt sale.
NOW OPEN!!
Our new exhibit, "Iconic Northport" is open! In this interactive exhibit, QR codes will help you explore Northport's most well-known landmarks, traditions and the history behind the icons that are still around today... including a selfie-station where you can enjoy a sundae in Jones Drug Store! #northportny
We would like to welcome our newest Business Members
to the Northport Historical Society.
Scott and Susan Gibney are college admissions consultants who own Gibney Solutions LLC. They started their business because college admissions should be a fun and exciting time -- not stressful. The career journey starts with college and can extend for many decades... through numerous jobs, industries, and even self-employment. Gibney Solutions LLC focuses on three main areas: College Planning, Career Development and Financial Coaching. Gibney Solutions LLC will coach individuals on their personal journey.
NHS Educator, Ceylan Swenson hosted 2 sold out tours for the Black History of Northport Walking Tour last Sunday. It was a beautiful day for a tour up Main Street. Gloria Green, a Northport native and descendant of Albert and Lottie Foulke was present at the tour. The Foulkes were featured in Thelma Jackson's book, "African Americans in Northport - An Untold Story" (Available for purchase at the NHS shop). News 12 highlighted this Juneteenth walking tour.
On Saturday, June 11th, Society Trustees and Staff had a gathering with Michael & Kathleen Dowling’s for a toast at their historical home. In 2020 the Society honored Northwell Health President & CEO Michael Dowling because of his commitment and support of the Society and the Northport community. The Society created a permanent historical marker for the home that reads “The James D. and Georgia Cockcroft House, Circa 1896, Builder: George Call.”
Myles Cockcroft, the great-great grandson of James and Georgia Cockcroft, traveled with his girlfriend from Manhattan to join the celebration. He had visited the Society to learn more about his ancestors for the book he is writing. The Dowlings gave a wonderful tour of the house, which was built as a wedding present for the Cockcrofts over one hundred years ago.
David Ambro also attended and wrote an in-depth article for The Observer newspaper. The Society looks forward to implementing a new program that creates historic markers for local landmark homes that are over 100 years old.
Annual Summer Splendor Garden Tour July 10th We are accepting sponsorships through July 28th.
Tickets on sale now. We welcome volunteers to assist on the day of the tour.
