NEWS & UPCOMING
Sunday, December 8th
11 AM - 4 PM
Huntington Historical Society's Holiday House Tour
Gardiner House will be open!
Fridays through Sundays, August 16 to December 1, 2024
11 AM - 4 PM
Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange by Preservation Long Island
For more information click here
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UPCOMING
Holiday House Tour
"Get in the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause: keeping Huntington’s history alive for future generations!
We invite you to join us for "Historic Homes in the Town of Huntington".
This year's tour includes five houses in Northport, East Northport, and Greenlawn (including the Gardiner House!)
Please join us to learn about the history of these houses and their owners."
For more information, to pre-order tickets, or to inquire about becoming a docent click here!
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LAST WEEK
Bill Bleyer Lecture
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Bill Bleyer lecture on the Culper Spy Ring on November 8th! Over 60 people attended the lecture, which deciphered the true story of the Culper Spy Ring by separating facts from fiction.
At the lecture, Mr. Bleyer debunked the popular Anna Strong clothesline narrative while also sharing details from his years of research. At the end was a Q&A followed by a book signing.
The GCHA will be hosting more lectures in the future!
To watch the lecture, click here!
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On November 13th 1842, a "horrible murder" occurred in the quaint town of Old Fields which rattled the community.
Alexander Smith and his wife, Rebecca, were found murdered in their home, the suspect on the loose.
The primary suspect, Antoine Geisler, had his description posted in the paper, but luckily he was found two days later in a barn near Port Jefferson.
A couple days before his trial, Geisler confessed.
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Geisler was sentenced to death by hanging in May of 1844 by Judge Ruggles, and on June 7th, 1844, Geisler was executed. | |
"Trial of Antonie Giesler," The Corrector - September 20th, 1843 | |
"Public Execution," The Long Islander - June 21st, 1844 | |
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Greenlawn Glass Co.
Photos Courtesy of the Riley Family
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First Ad in Local Paper
The Long Islander
August 30th, 1945
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Opening of the Greenlawn Glass Company
The Long Islander
September 20th, 1945
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Updated Ad Design
The Long Islander
February 7th, 1946
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Revamped Ad Design
The Long Islander
November 2nd, 1972
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1973 Ad Design
The Long Islander
January 11th, 1973
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GCHA Membership
Looking to Become a Member or Renew?
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An annual membership entitles you to a subscription to our quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletter, in addition to discounts on programs. You will also get early access to our digitized collection, and virtual exhibits/tours.
Senior/Student - $20
Individual - $25
Family - $40
Sponsor - $75
Patron - $125
Click a tier & pay online via Square
or
Mail a check to:
GCHA
31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740
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Gift Options
To Support Our Association
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Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association Mug
$12.00
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(Images of America)
Greenlawn: A Long Island Hamlet
From the archives of the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association comes this striking visual history of the north shore Long Island hamlet of Greenlawn.
Originally known as Oldfields, the area was settled in the early 1800s by farmers. The extension of the Long Island Railroad through the farmlands in 1867-1868 provided the impetus for the development of a profitable pickle and cabbage industry, the growth of the community, and the arrival of vacationers, many of whom soon became year-round residents. Greenlawn includes stories of the Halloween eve conflagration, the Adirondack-style vacation retreat, the opera house, the farmhouse murders, the vaudevillians, and the Pickle King, among others. Today, houses cover the old farmlands; yet Greenlawn with: one main street of small shops, a railroad crossing that halts traffic throughout the day, and many historical buildings-still retains its small-town charm.
$20.00
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(Images of America)
Centerport
Discover the Deco estates, summer camp spots, and stunning landscapes that Long Island's North Shore coastal community of Centerport has to offer.
Once known as Little Cow Harbor, the coastal community of Centerport on Long Island's north shore is rich in natural resources, including a beautiful harbor with several freshwater streams surrounded by wooded hills. Centerport was originally the site of several important mills, but in the late 19th century, it became a summer retreat for both the rich and the not so rich. Youth camps, most notably the Franciscan Brothers' Camp Alvernia; guesthouses; and resorts as well as popular restaurants dotted the shoreline. In the early 20th century, large estates were established by the Vanderbilt, Van Iderstine, Burling, Morse, DeBrabant, Whitney, and Corbin families on the Little Neck peninsula. As the 20th century progressed, modest and generously sized houses replaced the small farms and many of the large estates. The unspoiled natural beauty and rich history has for centuries drawn residents whose love of Centerport continue to make our village a great place to live.
$20.00
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Harvey A. Weber's Centerport
In 1990, Harvey Weber wrote, edited, designed and published Centerport, a word and photographic history of his adopted home. The book was well received and was reprinted in 1991. At his death in September 1991, the rights to his book about Centerport became the property of his widow, Madeline Weber. In 2001, as the book was about to go out of print, Mrs. Weber generously ceded the rights to the Centerport book to the GCHA in loving memory of her husband. The Association has now re-issued Harvey Weber's book as a tribute to the great contribution he has made to preserve the history of Centerport through his own beautiful photographs and through the historic photographs that he assembled. The Association also acknowledges with heartfelt gratitude the generosity of Madeline Weber. Her gift has made it possible for our community to enjoy her husband's work for years to come.
Harvey Weber was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1917. He died in Centerport in 1991. During his lifetime he received many prestigious awards and honors, including the Joseph Costa Award from the National Press Photographers Association. He exhibited his work in six one-man shows. His photographs are included in museum, university, and private collections.
$5.00
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(Available only through the GCHA)
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