EAST ISLIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The East Islip Historical Society was founded during the summer of 1992 by a small group of concerned individuals who recognized the timeliness and the need for an organized effort to begin researching, collecting and preserving the unique history of the East Islip area, including both Great River and Islip Terrace. Their purpose was to have this material available for students, researchers, scholars, future generations and also for those of us who just plain enjoy the “good ole’ days”. The location is the Joyce Fitzpatrick Senior Center in the Brookwood Hall Gatehouse, 50 Irish lane in East Islip, but it does change from time to time. We have been guests at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Connetquot State Park, the Maritime Museum in Sayville, Dowling College and elsewhere. We have been privileged to have a variety of interesting speakers every month. We have enjoyed photos, as well as slide and video presentations, many by experts in their respective fields. Topics have included everything from the history of policing in the town of Islip, to the histories of both Long Island and of Fire Island, and the local history of the East Islip Fire Department, the Sportsmen’s Club and the Arboretum. That tradition continues. We have been instrumental in preserving of local history and were involved in recommending an architect to redesign the Brookwood Hall Gatehouse which was destroyed by fire in 1995. Also partnering with the Long Island Raiload to have the last remaining passenger shed saved from demolition, preserved, and moved from harms way to the Eastbound side. We have also collected an impressive collection of photos, artifacts and information over the years. We are always looking for people who have interest in the History of East Islip, Islip Terrace and Great River. Why Not join? contact us at [email protected] or call 631-JU1-1023
