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A Society founded in 1969 to preserve and promote Massapequa's history.

11/03/2026

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO SUFFOLK CREDIT UNION! ❤️

The Massapequa Historical Society is incredibly grateful to the Suffolk Credit Union for its extremely generous $5,000 grant!

To say that we appreciate their generosity is truly an understatement. This incredible support will help us continue our mission of preserving, protecting, and sharing the rich history of the Massapequas for generations to come.

Community support like this makes such a meaningful difference, and we are so thankful to Suffolk Credit Union for believing in and supporting our work.

From all of us at the Massapequa Historical Society—thank you for your remarkable generosity and commitment to our community! ❤️

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11/03/2026

📣 JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL HISTORY PRESENTATION! 📣

The Massapequa Historical Society invites you to join us at Old Grace Church on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM for a fascinating guest speaker presentation following our general meeting!

🎤 Featured Speaker: Marsha Collock
Curator of the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society Museum, board member, movie enthusiast, and author of the A Person in the Dark blog, Marsha will present:

✨ “The Hydes of Bayshore and the Gilded Age Ball That Ruined Them” ✨

Before it became the Southward Ho Country Club, this property was home to a man who threw a notorious ball that destroyed a family.

Join us as we explore this intriguing story of Long Island history, the Gilded Age, and the people whose lives were forever changed!

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
📍 Old Grace Church
🕑 2:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
☕ Light refreshments will be served.

Bring a friend and spend an afternoon discovering the fascinating stories that make our local history so remarkable! We look forward to seeing you there!

11/02/2026

🎤🎶 LAST-MINUTE PLANS? WE HAVE YOU COVERED! 🎶🎤

There’s still time to join the Massapequa Historical Society for a fun-filled night of Music Bingo, friendly competition, great prizes, and plenty of laughs! 🥳

We still have spots available for this Thursday’s Musical Bingo Night! So gather your friends, make your plans, and come enjoy an evening filled with favorite classics, unforgettable hits, and songs that will have you singing along! 🎵

🎶 Great music.
🎁 Great prizes.
❤️ Great company.
📚 And a great way to support your local history!

📣 Don’t miss out on the fun! Contact Gail or Valerie to register today and reserve your spot!

We can’t wait to see you on Thursday for a fantastic night of music and fun! 🎤🎶

11/01/2026

Today is the Day!!!!

Starting at 1:45pm, we are wrapping up our graveyard tours for the 2026 season!

If you are still interested in attending our Graveyard Tour, please stop by the Historic Complex for 1:45pm.

Unfortunately, out 4:15 Twilight Tour is SOLD OUT!

10/31/2026

💙 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS! 🏡✨
The Historical Society of the Massapequas would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Edward Denton Soft Washing and Preservation and Rob Salamack, our painter for their hard work, generosity, and support!
Their time, talent, and dedication help us maintain and preserve our historic properties so that we can continue sharing the rich history of our community with future generations.
📸 Check out these photos of Old Grace Church and the DeLancey Floyd-Jones Library! We are grateful to everyone who helps us care for these special historic landmarks and keep their stories alive.
Please join us in thanking Edward Denton Soft Washing and Preservation and Rob Salamack for their contributions. Your support truly makes a difference! ❤️
ThankYou

10/31/2026

🎁✨ Your Holiday Shopping Starts Here! ✨🎁

Looking for unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list? Stop by the DeLancey Floyd-Jones Library and explore our holiday gift guide! 🎄❤️

From history-inspired treasures to special local finds, you may discover the perfect gift for the history lover, the hard-to-shop-for person, or anyone who appreciates a little piece of Massapequa’s past. 🏛️📚

✨ Skip the ordinary and shop local while supporting the Historical Society of the Massapequas and our mission to preserve our community’s rich history!

📅 Visit us Wednesdays & Saturdays
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎁 Come browse, shop, and get a head start on your holiday shopping! You never know what treasures you’ll find!
❤️ Give a gift with a story this holiday season!

10/29/2026

📸❤️ Celebrate Massapequa All Year Long! ❤️📅

Our 2027 Massapequa Calendar is HERE! 🎉
Featuring beautiful photographs of our beloved community captured by talented local Massapequan photographers, this calendar showcases the places, sights, and special charm that make Massapequa so unique!

🎁 Looking for a thoughtful holiday gift? This calendar is perfect for family, friends, former residents, and anyone who loves our hometown!

💲 Only $10 each!
📍 Available for purchase at the DeLancey Floyd-Jones Library during our regular hours:
🗓️ Wednesdays & Saturdays
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📬 Can't make it to the library? Email us to arrange to have a calendar mailed to you. Additional postage charges apply.

Support local photographers, celebrate our community, and enjoy a little piece of Massapequa throughout 2027!

10/29/2026

🎤🎶 MUSICAL BINGO NIGHT IS COMING! 🎶🎤

Get your friends together and join the Massapequa Historical Society for a fun-filled night of music, bingo, and friendly competition! 🥳

From favorite classics to unforgettable hits, you'll have a blast recognizing the songs, marking your cards, and competing to win! 🎵🏆

🎶 Great music. Great prizes. Great company!

📣 Gather your crew, warm up those singing voices, and get ready for a fantastic night!

📞Contact Gail or Valerie to register today!

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

10/28/2026

🌟🏛️ GOOD NEWS, HISTORY LOVERS! WE’VE ADDED AN EXTRA TOUR! 🏛️🌟

Due to the overwhelming response and numerous requests for our sold-out Twilight Tour, the Historical Society of the Massapequas is excited to offer a SPECIAL ADDITIONAL GRAVEYARD TOUR on Sunday, November 1st! 📜🪦

📅 Sunday, November 1st
⏰ 1:45 PM

Missed out on our Twilight Tour? Now’s your chance to join us for another fascinating journey into Massapequa’s past!

📣 SPOTS ARE LIMITED, SO CONTACT US TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! Call 516 662-6615!

We’re thrilled by your enthusiasm for local history and can’t wait to welcome you for this special afternoon tour!

❤️ Thank you for helping us keep Massapequa’s history alive!

Address

4755 Merrick Road P. O. Box 211
Massapequa, NY
11758

Telephone

(516) 799-2023

Website

http://www.massapequahistoricalsociety.org/

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