Smithtown Historical Society

Update: Antiques & Garden Show

Due to inclement weather on Sunday, May 3rd, the Smithtown Historical Society will be rescheduling the annual Spring “Antiques & Garden Show” for a yet to be determined date later this year.  Please check back here for more information...

2009 Summer Field Trips

Explore many of Long Island’s historic sights and share a great lunch with friends; take part in a Smithtown Historical Society Summer Field Trip! Join Smithtown Historian Brad Harris on a chartered Classic Coach scenic cruiser as he guides you through many of his favorite Long Island historic hot spots.  Click here for more information...

2009 Summer Programs for Children

Children are invited to spend their summer at the historic houses and barns of the Smithtown Historical Society and experience history.  These summer programs will take place at the Franklin Arthur Farm, Epenetus Smith Tavern, Judge J. Lawrence Smith Homestead, and the Frank Brush Barn.  The programs are taught by our professional museum educators, with the philosophy that learning is fun when: there are objects that can be touched; there is time for play; there are games and crafts to make and take home, and historic traditions are alive around you.  Click here for more information...

Old Time Base Ball at the Society
with the Atlantic Base Ball Club

In 1999, the Smithtown Historical Society offered a home base ball field to the re-creation of the Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn, New York.  Now playing their 9th season on the Smithtown Historical Society grounds, the team continues to entertain the young and young at heart with this All-American pastime. Come see the team play in action on our home field. Click here for more information...

The Third Annual Mildred Smith
Historical Essay Contest

“This Years Subject: Identify an individual who had an influence in shaping Smithtown’s history during the span between 1900 and 2000.  Explain how and why this individual was important and detail his or her impact on the town.”  More information on the essay contest is available here.

The Society

The Smithtown Historical Society is located in Suffolk County on the north shore of Long Island, approximately fifty miles from New York City.  We currently preserve and interpret fourteen historic structures within our township.  The Historical Society offers school programs for Long Island students, as well as enriching events for families and friends throughout the year.  Join us to learn more about Smithtown, a vibrant community since 1665.

 
© 2008-2009 Smithtown Historical Society
239 Middle Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-6768