Long Island History Hunt

06/03/2026

Did you know that most Long Island History Hunt sites are part of the special 250th Passport Book program? While you’re visiting historic sites to collect your commemorative stamps, take the Long Island History Hunt challenge. Uncover the stories of Long Island’s role in the fight for independence-- and be in the running to win cash and cool prizes.

Register at LIHistoryHunt.com.

The 250th Passport is available online through Barnes and Noble Online (not the retail locations), Amazon, Lulu.com, and as a free download: https://bit.ly/3RKi44Y

06/01/2026

Are you following Long Island Parks - LI Parks on Facebook and Instagram? All summer long, Ray Larsen takes you to the museums and historic sites featured on the Long Island History Hunt map and gives you insider tips to help you make the most out of every stop.

05/29/2026

Let’s talk prizes!

Visit one of the 26 Long Island History Hunt designated sites, take a selfie challenge, and upload your snap to the Long Island History Hunt website. That’s all it takes to be eligible to win one of five prizes.

If you complete 10 or more selfie challenges, you’re entered into a drawing for a $250 cash prize to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

Complete all 26 challenges? That’s the big time. You’ll be in the running for the grand prize of $1,776 cash, museum memberships and cool merchandise presented at a special awards luncheon.

You’ve got until September 30, 2026, and there’s no better time to start than now! Register at LIHistoryHunt.com

05/28/2026

The forecast for this weekend is fun and sun. It’s not too early to plan your Long Island History Hunt adventure. Register at lihistoryhunt.com. Happy hunting!

05/27/2026

Are you signed up for the Long Island History Hunt yet? Scan the QR code below or visit LIHistoryHunt.com to register and start planning your summer of fun.

05/26/2026

We had a blast at the Jones Beach State Park’s Salute 250 event on Saturday. We loved meeting so many fellow history enthusiasts!

05/24/2026

The Long Island History Hunt is thrilled that one of the 26 designated sites in this year’s contest, Raynham Hall Museum, is on the Empire State Ride Long Island route to end cancer. Pedal the beautiful North Shore route on June 13, and 100% of the proceeds will go toward funding life-saving cancer research trials. Ride for someone you love.

05/23/2026

One estate once controlled nearly 40% of Brookhaven.

St. George’s Manor in Shirley was originally granted to William “Tangier” Smith by the King of England and became one of the most historically significant properties on Long Island. During the Revolutionary War, Benjamin Tallmadge led a daring raid here from Connecticut to capture the British fort stationed on the property.

Today, the manor still stands as a reminder of Long Island’s colonial and Revolutionary War history.

This is my first stop for the 2026 Long Island History Hunt. If you visit, make sure to explore the museum inside and don’t forget to feed the goats.

Have you ever been here before?

Long Island History Hunt

05/23/2026

It’s a great day for a Long Island History Hunt adventure!

The Long Island History Hunt begins today and Second House Museum is one of the featured stops! Register at LIHistoryHunt.com for adventure! And jaw-dropping stories! And free coffee and a cookie from Naturally Good Cafe! 🤤 Learn more at LIHistoryHunt.com.