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Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society

Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society



The Society was founded in 1958 by a small group of Bellport residents and in 1964 received its full state charter. It is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and interpretation of Long Island's past, and particularly the history of the Bellport, Brookhaven and East Patchogue area. The Society pursues this goal through its museum, the historic Post-Crowell House and the buildings that make up the Museum Complex. The Society provides gallery exhibitions, museum exhibits and educational programs to the community. Its publication of studies on local history and culture provide knowledge and insight into the cultural inheritance of the area. A major purpose of the Society is the preservation of Long Island antiquities and historic documents and the extensive collection of books, manuscripts, maps, postcards and other memorabilia is on permanent display and available to historians, researchers and local schools for class visits.


Upcoming Events

 

GREAT VOICES FROM OPERA TO THE CLASSICAL AMERICAN SONGBOOK

BBHS, Voices

 

 

 

 

Date: Sundays, September 26th, October 3rd and October 10th
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society, 12 Bell Street, Bellport

Always a popular audience pleaser, this season Dr. Hayes will focus on the Great Singers, mostly from opera, but also from Broadway and the classical American songbook—mostly Mozart , Verdi, Puccini, and Wagner but also Irving Berlin and Stephen Sondheim. We will talk about why some voices thrill us, why they are unforgettable, instantly recognizable—from Caruso, Callas and Pavarotti, to Sinatra and Streisand. Through a combination of CD’s and videos, we will hear historic voices in arias, songs, extended opera scenes.

Tickets are $40 for the series of three. Individual tickets are also available for $15 each at the door.
Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 631-776-7640 or on our website.

 


Boating With The Baymen / An Environmentally Focused Family Tour Of The Great South Bay

Lauren Kristy

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Departing From The Bay Shore Marina Click here for directions to the Marina.

Boating with the Baymen / An Environmentally Focused Family Tour of the Great South Bay. Sailing on the Lauren Kristy, a turn of the century style riverboat, this extraordinary experience is a great way to learn about the present environmental condition of the bay and of the traditions of the local baymen, commercial fishermen and boat builders who have made a living from the bay for generations. Places for only 110 people; each adult must be accompanied by an child. Adults- $45, children under 13- free of charge, children 14-18- $20. Reservations are required. Please make reservations by calling 631-776-7640 or on our website.

Click here to download a reservation form.

Click here for photos from a recent Boating with the Baymen excursion.


BBHS Annual Meeting And Lecture On The Long Forgotten History Of Plantations And Slavery In Colonial Long Island

Date: Sunday, November 14th
Time: 4:00pm-6:30pm
Location: Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society, 12 Bell Street, Bellport

Join Dr.Carol Bleser, Professor Emeritus, Colgate University and noted authority on Plantation Life in the Ante-Bellum South, for "The Long Forgotten History of the Great Plantations and of Slavery in Colonial Long Island." This will also be the Annual Meeting of the Members of the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society. Members are free, a $15 donation is being asked for non-members, students with ID- $5.


BBHS Members And Friends Christmas Party

Date: Sunday, December 12th
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location:
Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society, 12 Bell Street, Bellport


The Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society's Tree Dedication

TreeOn Sunday, August 29th, The Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society held a ceremony to dedicate the Society's historic “Candelabra Spruce Tree” in the memory of Alyda and Frank Calamita, generous donors to the Society. Mr. and Mrs. Calamita's son, Nicolas Jansen, his wife Nancy, and their son Johann were all present at the event.

Carol Blesser opened the proceedings dedicating the "Candelabrum Spruce" as a permanent memorial to Frank & Alyda Calamita. Ms. Blesser also did a heartfelt recitation of Joyce Kilmer's "The Tree." She noted that there are now two benches with brass plaques engraved with the names Alyda & Frank Calamita and a table under the tree of all to enjoy.

Mary Samuels, a wonderful local artist, created a painting of the Candelabra Spruce for the occasion. Photos and information provided by Joyce Stanley and Pamela Lerner.

Tree Tree

 


Bellport Brookhaven Historical Society's Antiques Show & Sale

Antiques ShowThe Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society's Antiques Show & Sale was a huge success and the weather couldn’t have been better. There were vendors offering antique furniture, Americana and primitives, mid-century modern furniture and furnishings, paintings and prints, decoys, jewelry, silver, rugs, dolls and toys, and collectibles.





VideoClick on the speaker to the left to see a slideshow of photos from the Show.  If you own a Mac instead of a PC, click here to download the latest version of Windows Media Player specifically for Mac users! This download is FREE!



John Deitz's Special Presentation, "Brookhaven Hamlet Cultural Heritage 101"

John Deitz Presentation
On Sunday, November 15, 2009, John Deitz gave a special presentation entitled,  "Brookhaven Hamlet Cultural Heritage 101." From the late 19th century to well into the 20th century, Brookhaven Hamlet was home to many artists - literary, performing, and visual. The small but vibrant artists' colony that came to the Hamlet, whose roots were from New York City, added their imprint to Brookhaven's 200-year history of farming and fishing by creating a change of character that is still with us today. John's program portrayed many of the Hamlet'sDeitz earliest artists.





These included visual artists Malcolm Fraser, Mary Aldrich, Walter Clark, Frederick Kost, William Glackens, Raymond Perry, Garner Rea, Rea Irvin, Ida Haskell, Alice Boughton and Claire Avery. Also included were literary artists James L. Ford, Margaret Anderson and Jane Heap and performing artists Ellen Learned, Emily Wagner and Carol Robinson.

To listen to John's presentation, just click the speaker below.

Link to John Deitz's presentation
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The Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Exchange Shop

BBHS Exchange ShopThe always popular Bellport Brookhaven Historical Society Exchange Shop is located at 12 Bell Street in Bellport Village. The Exchange Shop features a selection of antiques and interesting collectibles for sale at better than reasonable prices. New items arrive weekly. They encourage New Consignments. For information call: 631-286-0888.





MediaClick on the speaker to the left to see a slideshow of photos of what the Exchange Shop has to offer!  If you own a Mac instead of a PC, click here to download the latest version of Windows Media Player specifically for Mac users! This download is FREE!



The Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society's Annual Holiday Brunch

BBHS Holiday PartyThe Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society held their annual Holiday Brunch on Sunday, December 14th. It was a chance to mingle with friends and neighbors in a historic setting.  Everyone enjoyed the roaring fire and great food and drink. Click here to view photos from the event.




"Bellport Revisited"

Bellport RevisitedAccording to the book’s publisher, “Bellport Revisited” chronicles the history of Bellport Village through a wealth of historic images, most never published before, from several private collections and from the extensive archives of the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Museum. Victor is donating all royalties from the book to the Historical Society. Click here for more about "Bellport Revisited,"




Media
Click for a short video featuring Victor Principe discussing the concept behind his new book



About the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society

The Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society is located at 31 Bellport Lane, right next to the Bellport Village Hall. In 1967 Miss Florence Crowell deeded her property and house at 31 Bellport Lane to the Society. The house was built in 1833 by Hiram Post, a master ship builder and cost $800. He built for the ages...the house foundation is made of ship ballast stone, there are extra heavy floor beams and the older sections of the house contain square nails and wood pegs. The flagpole is a ship mast and the fish on top is a replica of the trout carved to celebrate Daniel Webster's 1827 trout catch on Carman's River.

Other buildings on the property include the Barn Museum holding the Sperry gyroscope exhibit, the Wilbur Corwin decoy collection, the antique tool collection and dolls and toys from the mid 1800's. New to the Barn Museum is the collection of antique wedding gowns donated by Bellport residents.

The Brown Building houses the legendary Pelletreau doll collection of more than 500 miniature dolls from throughout the world and the extensive antique painted tin collection. The Museum Complex also includes the Blacksmith Shop, the Chester Memorial Boathouse; the Milk House and the Gazebo.

The Museum Complex is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday,11:00 am to 4:00 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission is free to Society members. For non-member adult admission is $5; $4 for seniors. Children 12 and under free. For more information call 631-776-7640.



Historical Society Elected Officers For 2010:

President: Jan Harting-McChesney
1st Vice President:  Victor Principe
2nd Vice President: Kate Carmel
Treasurer: Jonathan Pokorny
Recording Secretary: David Cleaves
Corresponding Secretary:
Robert Duckworth
Curator: Dolores O'Connor
Archivist: Margaret Munson
Director of Museum Exchange Shop: Robert Duckworth
Director of Buildings & Grounds: Joseph Doran
Events Coordinator:
Margaret Munson
Membership: David Cleaves


Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society

31 Bellport Lane
Bellport, NY 11713
Voice mail 631-776-7640
Exchange Shop 631-286-0888

Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Website





 

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