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WMHO's mission is to preserve and protect historic and environmentally sensitive properties.

10/30/2026

The FREE 36th Annual Halloween Festival is happening tomorrow! Join us from 12–4 PM for an afternoon filled with trick-or-treating in the shops, games, music, and more! Plus, don’t miss the Scarecrow Competition winners announcement at 2:00 PM! 👻🎃
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The sponsors of the 36th Annual Halloween Festival and Scarecrow Competition are as follows: Long Island Speech, Green Towers Group, Renewal by Andersen, Apple Bank, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection, Goldfish Swim School of Centereach, News 12 Long Island, Dr. Rocco Morelli, DDS, and Dr. Robert Quilty, PHD.

10/16/2026

A Sold-Out Colonial Tavern Tasting Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary!

Last night, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) hosted a sold-out Colonial Tavern Tasting at Mirabelle Restaurant at the Three Village Inn, welcoming more than 70 guests for an evening of history, food, and celebration!

Guests enjoyed a menu inspired by colonial-era cuisine including delicious johnny cakes, which were a favorite of George Washington. WMHO Education Manager Tara Ebrahimian shared fascinating historical insights into the dishes, colonial food traditions, and the Three Village Inn, which dates back to 1751.

The evening also featured a complimentary raffle for a bottle of Laird’s 250th Anniversary of America 13 year-old Apple Brandy, generously donated by Michael Piluso, a Sales Consultant with 30 years of experience at Empire Merchants, one of New York’s leading distributors of fine wines and spirits. Michael shared the history behind the commemorative bottle and Laird’s Tavern, a historic establishment that once hosted George Washington.

This memorable evening marked the final event in WMHO’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this series of events so special.

10/10/2026

Last Chance to Register: Historic Colonial Tavern Tasting at Three Village Inn!

Step back in time and experience the flavors of colonial America at this unique dining event hosted by Mirabelle Restaurant and WMHO at the historic Three Village Inn!

Join us on Thursday, October 15, at 6 PM for a three-course prix fixe menu inspired by colonial-era cuisine. Enjoy traditional dishes such as pease porridge, beef stew, and delicious johnny cakes (famously associated with George Washington’s favorite breakfast) while learning about the ingredients, flavors, and culinary traditions of the past.

Guests will also have the opportunity to discover the fascinating history of the Three Village Inn, originally known as the Old Homestead, dating back to circa 1751, and enter a raffle to win a bottle of Laird’s 13-Year-Old Apple Brandy, valued at $199!

Reservations are required, and time is running out! Call Three Village Inn directly at 631-751-0555 for pricing and to reserve your spot.

This event is made possible through the generous support of a grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

10/07/2026

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) is excited to announce the return of its captivating walking tour, Hidden Beneath the Floorboards, this October in Stony Brook Village.

Hidden Beneath the Floorboards leads you through a hauntingly historic walking tour of Long Island’s beloved coastal village.

Discover stories of piracy, the Long Island witch trials, the history behind the haunting at Country House Restaurant, what ghostly spirits and the occult have to do with the birth of the Suffrage Movement, and the tale of Stony Brook’s star-crossed lovers who meet each year on Halloween.

Tour Dates and Times:
• Thursday, October 29: 3:30 PM
• Friday, October 30: 10:30 AM & 3:30PM

Tickets are priced at $15 per person. Reservations are required. Call 631-751-2244 to make your reservation. For additional information, visit wmho.org.

10/06/2026

Voting is now open! Vote for your favorite scarecrow today! 💛

🗳️ Voting begins October 3 and runs through October 25, 2026
📍 Ballots are available at shops throughout Stony Brook Village Center
✏️ Return your completed ballot to any participating shop to be counted!

Make sure to vote in each category in order for your ballot to count!

10/05/2026

Approximately 300 people visited WMHO’s historic Brewster House (c.1665) this past Saturday as part of Culper Spy Day!

Throughout the day, visitors had the opportunity to explore Brewster House and learn about its history through tours led by WMHO’s educators.

Did you know? The Brewster House is the oldest house in the Town of Brookhaven, dating back to 1665. The Town of Brookhaven granted the home to Reverend Nathaniel Brewster. The intriguing stories of the centuries that followed, along with the home’s historical and architectural significance, earned Brewster House a place on both the National Register of Historic Places and the New York State Register of Historic Places.

WMHO is proud to continue sharing local history with the community and bringing these stories from the past to life for visitors of all ages.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Culper Spy Day!

09/30/2026

Your reminder that the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s historic Brewster House (c. 1665) will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THIS SATURDAY, October 3rd for tours from 12–4 PM!

🎟️ Tours are just $5!

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

09/23/2026

Step back in time for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Colonial Tavern Tasting at the Three Village Inn, where guests will enjoy a unique journey through colonial flavors and traditions with tastings curated by Mirabelle Restaurant.

• Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu featuring an appetizer, entrée, and dessert inspired by colonial-era cuisine.
• Discover the unique history of the Three Village Inn, a historic building once known as the Old Homestead and dating back to circa 1751.
• Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and culinary traditions of colonial times.
• Enter a raffle for the chance to win a bottle of Laird’s 13-Year-Old Apple Brandy, valued at $199.

$49 per person. Reservations required.

Call Three Village Inn directly at 631-751-0555 to make your reservation.

This event is made possible through the generous support of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

09/21/2026

Last Friday, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosted a Colonial Fashion Show at The Country House Restaurant—and it was a wonderful success! The event sold out with 70 guests joining us for an afternoon of history, fashion, and fun.

Guests enjoyed a showcase of colonial fashion modeled by WMHO volunteers, while WMHO Education Manager, Tara, shared fascinating stories about the history, styles, and traditions of colonial dress.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this special event possible, as well as to the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for the grant funding that supported the program.

And the celebrations continue! Our next event in WMHO’s 250th Anniversary of America series is a Colonial Tavern Tasting at Three Village Inn on October 15. Stay tuned later this week for more details!

09/03/2026

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization is proud to participate in the 12th Annual Culper Spy Day on Saturday, October 3rd!

Step back in time at the Brewster House (c.1665), open for tours from 12 PM – 4 PM. Explore the oldest house in the Town of Brookhaven and uncover its fascinating connection to George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring. $5 admission.

Home to six generations of Brewsters, this historic house evolved from a one-room cottage to the saltbox structure you’ll see today. During the Revolutionary War, Joseph Brewster ran the home as a tavern and general store, even entertaining British troops—while his cousin, Caleb Brewster, served as a key member of the Culper Spy Ring.

For more information on Culper Spy Day activities throughout the Three Village area, visit: https://www.tvhs.org/culper-spy-day.

This location is an official stop in the Suffolk County 250th Passport Book. Be sure to collect your Brewster House stamp at the event.

This event is made possible through the generous support of a grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

Address

111 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY
11790

Telephone

+16317512244

Website

http://wmho.org/

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