BULLETIN: We will be giving a series of presentations this Summer. Each covers ruins and remnants found all over Long Island. So, come out and meet us. Find out where and when here.
Tue Apr 12, 7pm, 2011, Garden City Adult Ed
(Register with GC Schools)
Thu May 19, 7PM, Patchogue Library
Tue Sept 27, 7PM, Port Jefferson Library
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Show #8Thursday, 06 May 2010 | John Leita John and Laura go over their adventures and findings on the annual Huntington History Challenge. The challenge requires visiting 10 historic sites in the Town of Huntington over a limited amount of... + Full Story
Each presentation features historic ruins and remnants around the local area of the presentation, plus all around Long Island. The presentations use pictures, and video to bring history alive. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, add input, and talk about their memories of what are now ruins and remnants.
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Riverhead ShipwreckTuesday, 03 January 2012 | John LeitaWhile walking along the shoreline of Reeves Beach you will come to what
appears to be the ruins of an old pier or dock. Upon closer inspection,
it looks more like the ruins of an old ship. If you stumbled upon these
ruins and thought it was an old ship, you are close. A sudden storm, in
1957, tore apart a train of barges and pontoons being towed by two tug
boats. The barges wound up... + Full Story
Candlelight Evening at Old Bethpage VillageSaturday, 10 December 2011 | Laura M. CummingsThe holidays often bring to mind thoughts and images of the past, old
fashioned carolers singing in the streets, and enjoying traditional
festivities that have passed down from generation to generation. But
there is a place where the holiday traditions of old can still be
experienced. Almost by accident we stumbled upon a wonderful event
called "Candlelight Evenings" at the Old Bethpage... + Full Story
Drive-In TheatersSunday, 04 December 2011 | John LeitaNot all ruins are from an ancient time, pre-dating our own lifetimes. Many of us spent carefree nights of youthfulness at Long Island's long gone drive-in movie theaters. I still fondly remember arriving in my pajamas before sunset to enjoy the playground at the Bay Shore drive-in. Knowing two movies were to follow made the experience exciting. Gone are those days, but there are still ruins... + Full Story
This site is all about Long Island's rich history, gleaned from the interpretation of persistent remnants of the past.The site is broken down into the following sections:
Ruins :These are leftover pieces of eras of bygone Long Island which have a story to tell. Examples include large abandoned facilities like the Kings Park Psychiatric Center or trolley tracks in a Northport roadway. We also include historic structures which have been restored and serve new purposes. We applaud those who restore and preserve such structures.
Around Town : Every Long Island neighborhood has its own historic and intriguing features. Here we walk you through our neighborhoods and examine ruins, historic places and points of interest.
History : This section covers history not necessarily connected to solely one place. We will introduce you to Long Island?s historic figures and events and show you some of the most interesting museums.
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John and Laura go over their adventures and findings on the annual Huntington History Challenge. The challenge requires visiting 10 historic sites in the Town of Huntington over a limited amount of...
