11/02/2026
Thank you to Professor Kneski for a fascinating and engaging exploration of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison’s 1791 journey across Long Island! It was wonderful to learn about this remarkable excursion, officially described as a scientific expedition but viewed by some contemporaries as a politically significant tour. From their travels through the East End, including the North Fork, to their encounters with local residents and observations of the region’s landscape, agriculture, and communities, the journey offered a unique glimpse into early American history. This event was sponsored by Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library and Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council 🇺🇸