The Bayport Heritage Association was formed in 1983 and is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Bayport. The association has an extensive collection of archival photographs, vintage clothing, artifacts and books. Through the years, the group has been particularly active in the restoration of Meadow Croft, a John Ellis Roosevelt summer home and now a historical museum on the border of Bayport and Sayville. The association provides lectures and resources- educational, historical, environmental and social programs and services for the community and interested public. In June 2018, Blue Point joined the Association to include both communities.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

~ April 2026 Newsletter~

 April 2026 Newsletter


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General Membership Meetings

Our April General Membership meeting is open to all and held at the BBP Library. There is also a raffle at every meeting. Please join us for this informative meeting:


Our April meeting will explore the Roosevelt girls. In 1891, John Ellis Roosevelt and his wife Nannie moved their family into their summer estate in Sayville. Daughters Pansy and Gladys were ten and two years old, respectively, and baby Jean was born at Meadow Croft that year. These active, intelligent, and creative girls were active in our local community as well as in the upper-class society of NYC. Join local historian Frank Giebfried as we explore the lives of these fascinating Gilded Age women: their marriages, travels, triumphs, and unfortunate tragedies.


The Roosevelt Girls of Meadow Croft

Frank Giebfried, BBP Historian

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:00


The May meeting, the last one until the fall, will be about the history of the Long Island Railroad.

Dave Morrison, Historian

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:00pm

Dave Morrison, retired LIRR branch manager and railroad historian, will present LIRR history

with a focus on the Montauk Branch. Drawing from 50 years of research, he will cover its 19th

century origins, branches, station history, and share rare photos. Join us for these informative and interesting meetings.


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Murder Mystery at Meadow Croft

Back by popular demand! The BBPHA is proud to bring back a Clue-like Murder Mystery event held at Meadow Croft. This will be a repeat performance (with a new twist). Our last performance was a sellout crowd and well received. A fun time was had by all! Put your investigative skills to work as you move from room to room at Meadow Croft and uncover "who did it?" "in what room?" and "with what weapon?"


Save the dates of April 25th and May 9, 2026. Tickets will go on sale through our own website on April 11th. If anyone is interested in volunteering, please reach out to our chairperson Beth at abclamarca@gmail.com. This should be a fun evening for families, friends and detective sleuths! See the flyer below for more information and the preview of the event in "The New York Herald" newspaper article from 1910. Get your tickets early as space is limited. 

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