Historical Society of Islip Hamlet

07/04/2026

23/02/2026

The History of the South Side Sportsman's Club

On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Ed Gross, Historian, on the history of the Sportsman's Club; how it grew from an 18th century house to an Inn. Presidents and notables of the era hunted and fished there. The Club worked with Robert Moses to create Connetquot River State Park.

The program will take place at the Islip Public Library at 71 Monell Avenue, is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

25/01/2026

From the Curator's Corner: Enough snow for you? February 21, 1934!

(Note: This photograph is property of the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet)

07/12/2025

Holiday House Tour & raffles going on now!!!!!

04/12/2025

This Sunday, December 7, 2025!

16/11/2025

🔔🎄It’s time!!!!🎄🔔
Get your tickets today!!!

28/09/2025

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted Richard Panchyk and his well-received program on “The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates”. The Gold Coast lifestyle thrived across Nassau and Suffolk County’s north shore, until, one by one, the great estates began to vanish.

In the photo (l-r): Jack Weishahn, Madeline Hanewinckel, Mr. Panchyk, Valerie Schuster, Dawn Callaway, Jean Marie Reiszl. For more info on the society, our upcoming programs and our Holiday House Tour, www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915

16/09/2025

The Devil in New York - The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Tara Rider and her presentation on the Goody Garlick trial. Years before the 1692 Salem witch-hunts began, accusations ran rampant in the colonies. To understand what happened in New York and why the fear of witches existed, the Garlick trial will act as a lens to understand the hysteria associated with these accusations. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, 7pm-9pm, and is free and open to the public. More more info, www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915.

16/09/2025

Civil War Veterans Headstone Replaced Oakwood Cemetery

The Veterans Administration replaced the damaged headstone of Civil War Veteran Alexander Watts (1827-1891). He served as a Private with the Co. G. of the 158th New York Infantry “The Empire Brigade” (8/1862 – 7/1864). He then transferred to the Navy from 7/1864 until the end of the War. Oakwood Cemetery Association Superintendent Joe Nolan, who filed the application for the headstone to honor this veteran, is joined by Historical Society of Islip Hamlet members Rob Finnegan and Eugene Murphy.

For more info on the Society, its programs, or to become a member, www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915.

29/08/2025

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Richard Panchyk and his program titled “The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates”. The Gold Coast was more than just extravagant mansions; it inspired art, literature and employed thousands of people. For about half a century the Gold Coast thrived across Nassau and Suffolk before they began to vanish. Come take a visual journey through time and see the most lavish homes that were built. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave., 7pm-9pm and is free and open to the public. For more information please visit www.isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915. 🌞

15/08/2025

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted a well-received program by Steve Kuhn titled, “Hard Work: My Life as a Clammer on the Great South Bay”. He spoke of his 50+ years clamming, sharing personal experiences stories of working on the water.

Photo (l-r): Rob Finnegan, Valerie Schuster, Gene Murphy, Jack Weishahn, Steve Kuhn, Julie DeBragga, Jean Marie Reiszl, Dawn Callaway, and Elaine Kurka