The Longwood Alliance

05/29/2026

Save these dates: Come celebrate America 250 with us and hear some great music --for FREE!

Each show will be preceded by semiquincentennial events; all are at the MIFD HQ on RT25 at 31 Arnold Dr in Middle Island, gates open at 4:30pm, concerts are from 6-8pm, and admission is free!

Sat, June 13th: The Eagle River Band - Celebrate Old Glory on Flag Day Eve! Meet Betsy Ross - Walk the Avenue of Flags

Sat, July 11: Synchronicity (The Police & Sting) - Loyalist or Patriot? Hear the Declaration of Independence & Sign - If You Dare!

Sat, August 22: Just Sixties - Show Your Rebel Spirit - Wear Your Best Tie Dyes - Learn About the British Occupation of LI & Benjamin Tallmadge's Daring 1780 Raid!

These concerts made possible by the SC Omnibus Grant Program to the Longwood Alliance. Many thanks to SC Legislator Chad Lennon and our hosts the Middle Island Fire Department.

05/26/2026

Many thanks to all who participated in our 18th Annual Longwood Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Bartlett Pond Park. The rain stopped and allowed us to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Never Forget and May Peace Prevail On Earth!

05/24/2026

We will have an abbreviated Memorial Day Ceremony at Bartlett Pond Park tomorrow at 11am.

Because there is a threat of mid-morning thunderstorms, student and scout groups should NOT attend.

Safety first always!

We'll have a pop-up over the podium. Electeds in attendance will have the chance to say a few words. We will read the Names of the Fallen, place wreaths at the eight monuments and recognize Veterans in attendance.

Bring a chair and an umbrella. At least we won't need to water the new flower pots!

05/11/2026

Please join us for our Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 25th at 11am at Bartlett Pond Park. All Welcome.

05/04/2026

We will be cleaning headstones at Union Cemetery in Middle Island in addition to the Davis House Family Burying Ground. Please sign up to help! No experience needed. Learn how to preserve local history and beautify our community at the same time!

04/19/2026

Thank you, Longwood!

03/04/2026

Save the Date: Blessings in a Backpack Dinner Dance Friday, May 8th from 6-10pm at the Meadow Club. Tix are $125 each.

02/07/2026

01/25/2026

Advice and assistance offers from Middle Islander Chris Lyons of Cops Helping Cops

This has been updated as of 6pm, Jan 24th 2026

12/09/2025

Many thanks to all who attended our 13th annual Pearl Harbor Day Patriotic Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bartlett Pond Park on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, the 84th anniversary of the Date which will Live in Infamy. We displayed Jim Eagle's burial flag - Jim's story of surviving Pearl Harbor, as told to Longwood students a few years before he passed, was the impetus for the Longwood Veterans Project and Monuments at Bartlett. We were honored to have Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay speak and turn on the red, white and blue lights on our Remembrance Tree. Middle Island Fire Department volunteers placed wreaths at all eight monuments. Local Veterans in attendance were introduced and applauded by the crowd. To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Pole Initiative, stones inscribed with the names of Longwood CSD's most recent military enlistees were placed around the Peace Pole base near the entrance to the native walking trail of the park. May Peace Prevail on Earth, and may we never forget the sacrifices of Pearl Harbor and all our Veterans.