Thursday, June 28, 2018
Meadow Croft Historic Home Tours
Meadow Croft Historic Home of John Ellis Roosevelt
This weekend,
June 30th, 2018,
starts our “open house tours” at Meadow Croft.
Come down Saturday or Sunday from 2:00-4:00 PM
We’ll be giving tours until October 27th.
See what everyone is talking about!
Take a tour of the Summer Home of John Ellis Roosevelt then walk down to Laughlin Vineyards for a Long Island wine tasting.
Meadow Croft is located at:
299 Middle Road, Sayville,
next to St. Ann’s Church.
Monday, June 25, 2018
House Tour, 2018
Sunday October 21, 2018!
Bayport- Blue Point Heritage Autumn House tour!
Homes are chosen for a variety of reasons such as:
Historic interest, unique construction,
creative decorating, or just a comfortable
balance.
Would you like to include YOUR house on the tour?
It's possible!
Email: BBPhistorical@gmail.com
Email: BBPhistorical@gmail.com
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Friday, June 1, 2018
June 2018 Newsletter
Help Wanted...
The
BHA is always looking for volunteers or new members to fulfill the
vision and mission which is dedicated to the preservation, history and
future of our BBP hamlet. If you are interested and have some time, we need you! All levels of help welcomed.
** Tour Guides (docents)** ~ if you love history then we have a job for you! Docents or house guides are needed two days a month, June through October, to show the historic Meadow Croft to visitors. It is not much of a time commitment and training will be provided. For more information or if you are willing to help, please call Harriet Mihlstin at 631-472-2118
** Garden help ** ~ Meadow Croft's heirloom garden is in need of some hands to dig in the dirt. This garden is a replica of the original garden at the Meadow Croft estate dating back to the early 1900's. Email us if you are interested, BBPhistorical@gmail.com.
**Autumn House Tour** ~ Although it is months away, we are looking for old, interesting and beautiful homes to showcase on the BHA's annual Autumn House Tour held in October each year. If you or anyone you know in Bayport or Blue Point would allow us to 'show off' your home or if you would like more information, please email us at BBPhistorical@gmail.com.
** Tour Guides (docents)** ~ if you love history then we have a job for you! Docents or house guides are needed two days a month, June through October, to show the historic Meadow Croft to visitors. It is not much of a time commitment and training will be provided. For more information or if you are willing to help, please call Harriet Mihlstin at 631-472-2118
** Garden help ** ~ Meadow Croft's heirloom garden is in need of some hands to dig in the dirt. This garden is a replica of the original garden at the Meadow Croft estate dating back to the early 1900's. Email us if you are interested, BBPhistorical@gmail.com.
**Autumn House Tour** ~ Although it is months away, we are looking for old, interesting and beautiful homes to showcase on the BHA's annual Autumn House Tour held in October each year. If you or anyone you know in Bayport or Blue Point would allow us to 'show off' your home or if you would like more information, please email us at BBPhistorical@gmail.com.
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Bayport Heritage Association
Twitter @BayportHistory
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Reminders: May 2018
Membership now due
After
careful thought and consideration, the BHA is now requesting membership
dues. A postcard will be mailed shortly to every home in both Bayport
and Blue Point with the correct information needed for payment. However,
if you would like to pay for this year, please mail payment to Bayport
Heritage Association, PO Box 4 Bayport NY 11705. Please include your
name, address and email on all correspondence. Make checks payable to
Bayport Heritage Association. Any questions can be directed to bbphistorical@gmail.com. Thank you!
Membership Type
Annual $25.00
Senior $10.00
Corporate $100.00
Donation $___
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
May 2018 Newsletter
Open House for the King of Instruments
Join
us for a demonstration and 'tour' of an historic pipe organ. As part of
the New York Landmarks Conservancy's annual Sacred Sites Open House,
Sayville Congregational Church members will be hosting a demonstration
and 'tour' of their historic pipe organ. Guests will have the
opportunity to learn how individual pipes are constructed and how each
produces its unique sound, as well as having a demonstration of the
workings of the organ console. Participants will then have the
opportunity to 'poke their heads' in the pipe chamber as individual
pipes are played. Finally, sit back and hear the power of the King of
Instruments as we 'pull out all the stops' for some favorite organ
pieces.
The program will repeat about every twenty minutes on both days. There is no charge, no need for reservations and guests of all ages are welcome. So mark your calendars, tell your friends ad come take advantage of this unique opportunity.
The Sayville Congregational Church can be located on 131 Middle Road in Sayville. The date and times for this special event are; Saturday May 5th from 2:00-4:00 and Sunday May 6th from 12:00-2:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
The program will repeat about every twenty minutes on both days. There is no charge, no need for reservations and guests of all ages are welcome. So mark your calendars, tell your friends ad come take advantage of this unique opportunity.
The Sayville Congregational Church can be located on 131 Middle Road in Sayville. The date and times for this special event are; Saturday May 5th from 2:00-4:00 and Sunday May 6th from 12:00-2:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
Meadow Croft's Heirloom Garden
**Garden Help needed **
Meadow Croft's heirloom garden is in need of some hands to dig in the dirt. The garden is a replica of the original colonial Revival garden dating back to the early 1900's. Our new master gardener, Anne Soper, has been hard at work getting the heirloom garden ready for the season, but she can't do it alone! If you can spare some time and muscle, please call Anne at 631-363-4731.
Meadow Croft's heirloom garden is in need of some hands to dig in the dirt. The garden is a replica of the original colonial Revival garden dating back to the early 1900's. Our new master gardener, Anne Soper, has been hard at work getting the heirloom garden ready for the season, but she can't do it alone! If you can spare some time and muscle, please call Anne at 631-363-4731.
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Edwards Homestead | St. Anne's Church | Meadow Croft Estate |
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Meadow Croft | St. Anne's Church | Grey Horse Tavern |
Bayport Heritage Association
New website launching on May 15th!
New and Improved!!
New and Improved!!
Saturday, April 14, 2018
ASCHS Quarterly Meeting
All are welcome!
A
wonderful opportunity to share in some local history! Hosted by the
Bayport Heritage Association and the Sayville Historical Society. All
are welcome!
ITINERARY ASCHS QUARTERLY MEETING
Saturday, April 28, 2018
· RSVP by Wednesday, April 25 -
President Georgette Grier-Key eastvillechs@gmail.com
· Bring a $45 check to registration, includes lunch
8:30 – 9:00 REGISTRATION Edwards Farm, Edwards Street, Sayville (Corner of Edwards St. & Collins Ave.)
· Light refreshments
· Welcome by Mary Bailey, President of Bayport- Blue Point Heritage Association
9:00 – 10:30 Edwards Farm, Edwards Street, Sayville (Corner of Collins Avenue)
· The first European-Americans to inhabit the area we call Sayville were John and Sarah Edwards who leased land around 1761. They built a home that later burned down at what is now the corner of Edwards Street and Collins Avenue. After the American Revolution, the family purchased about a thousand acres from the bay north to the Three Mile Line. Their son, Matthew, built the original portion of the Edwards Homestead about 1785. The house was expanded over the years.
· A second building, called the Annex, will also be open. It contains a collection of farming tools and images that provide a good sense of the skills the Edwards mastered and the effort that was needed to feed the family, as well as their livestock.
10:30 – 11:30 St. Ann’s Church, 257 Middle Road, Sayville
· St. Ann’s was designed by Isaac H. Green, Jr. and built in 1888. Constructed of granite in the Norman style, it has massive walls and a round arch over the recessed doors. The seven stained glass windows in the apse were designed by J.A. Holzer, chief designer for Tiffany. The five foot wide Rose window over the entrance is also by Tiffany. This handsome church, the first stone house of worship built in Suffolk County, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
11:30 – 1:00 Meadow Croft, 299 Middle Road, Sayville
· Meadow Croft is a rare example of South Shore summerhouse architecture prior to the turn of the 19th century. The summer estate of John Ellis Roosevelt and his family, Meadow Croft is comprised of a 19th century farmhouse and a magnificent 1891 addition designed by Isaac H. Green, Jr. of Sayville. Additional structures are a carriage house, an auto house, a caretaker's cottage, and a swimming pool. John’s cousin, President Theodore Roosevelt, visited the home for lunch on July 23, 1903.
· The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.
1:00 – 4:00: LUNCH Grey Horse Tavern 291 Bayport Avenue, Bayport
· In May 2008, the Grey Horse Tavern opened its doors. Calling Bayport its home, GHT set up shop in a lovingly restored landmark building that has been a tavern ever since 1868. Owners Irene Dougal and Linda Ringhouse named their establishment after Hanko, a grey Palomino horse that previous owners Hans and Katy Rohde would lead from the barn right up to the bar!
Luncheon Buffet at Grey Horse Tavern (included in registration fee)
Salad: GHT Chefs Signature Salad
Platters: Marinated Breast of Chicken, Rosemary and Lemon Scented
Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Pasta: Rigatoni with Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Peas, Parmesan
Dessert: Cookie and Brownie Platter
Soda, coffee, tea & decaf included
ITINERARY ASCHS QUARTERLY MEETING
Saturday, April 28, 2018
· RSVP by Wednesday, April 25 -
President Georgette Grier-Key eastvillechs@gmail.com
· Bring a $45 check to registration, includes lunch
8:30 – 9:00 REGISTRATION Edwards Farm, Edwards Street, Sayville (Corner of Edwards St. & Collins Ave.)
· Light refreshments
· Welcome by Mary Bailey, President of Bayport- Blue Point Heritage Association
9:00 – 10:30 Edwards Farm, Edwards Street, Sayville (Corner of Collins Avenue)
· The first European-Americans to inhabit the area we call Sayville were John and Sarah Edwards who leased land around 1761. They built a home that later burned down at what is now the corner of Edwards Street and Collins Avenue. After the American Revolution, the family purchased about a thousand acres from the bay north to the Three Mile Line. Their son, Matthew, built the original portion of the Edwards Homestead about 1785. The house was expanded over the years.
· A second building, called the Annex, will also be open. It contains a collection of farming tools and images that provide a good sense of the skills the Edwards mastered and the effort that was needed to feed the family, as well as their livestock.
10:30 – 11:30 St. Ann’s Church, 257 Middle Road, Sayville
· St. Ann’s was designed by Isaac H. Green, Jr. and built in 1888. Constructed of granite in the Norman style, it has massive walls and a round arch over the recessed doors. The seven stained glass windows in the apse were designed by J.A. Holzer, chief designer for Tiffany. The five foot wide Rose window over the entrance is also by Tiffany. This handsome church, the first stone house of worship built in Suffolk County, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
11:30 – 1:00 Meadow Croft, 299 Middle Road, Sayville
· Meadow Croft is a rare example of South Shore summerhouse architecture prior to the turn of the 19th century. The summer estate of John Ellis Roosevelt and his family, Meadow Croft is comprised of a 19th century farmhouse and a magnificent 1891 addition designed by Isaac H. Green, Jr. of Sayville. Additional structures are a carriage house, an auto house, a caretaker's cottage, and a swimming pool. John’s cousin, President Theodore Roosevelt, visited the home for lunch on July 23, 1903.
· The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.
1:00 – 4:00: LUNCH Grey Horse Tavern 291 Bayport Avenue, Bayport
· In May 2008, the Grey Horse Tavern opened its doors. Calling Bayport its home, GHT set up shop in a lovingly restored landmark building that has been a tavern ever since 1868. Owners Irene Dougal and Linda Ringhouse named their establishment after Hanko, a grey Palomino horse that previous owners Hans and Katy Rohde would lead from the barn right up to the bar!
Luncheon Buffet at Grey Horse Tavern (included in registration fee)
Salad: GHT Chefs Signature Salad
Platters: Marinated Breast of Chicken, Rosemary and Lemon Scented
Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Pasta: Rigatoni with Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Peas, Parmesan
Dessert: Cookie and Brownie Platter
Soda, coffee, tea & decaf included
Friday, March 30, 2018
April 2018 Newsletter
April ASCHS quarterly meeting
The
Bayport Historical Association and the Sayville Historical Society are
co-hosting the April ASCHS meeting. ASCHS, or Association of Suffolk
County Historical Societies, will be holding it's quarterly meeting on
April 28th. It will feature the historic buildings of St. Ann's Church
in Sayville, the Edwards Homestead in Sayville, and the Meadow Croft
estate. Lunch at the delicious Grey Horse Tavern in Bayport will follow.
Ticket prices are $40.00 pp and an invite will follow shortly. Save the
date! Hope to see you there.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Feb. 25, 2018 Meeting
DATE CHANGE!
Please
note: Due to a conflict with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, we have
decided to change our March general membership meeting to Sunday,
February 25. We hope to see you there!
We will welome historian Bill Bleyer who will present “Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House.” Discover the story behind Theodore Roosevelt’s favorite place on earth. No house better reflects the personality and interests of its owner than Theodore Roosevelt’s cherished Sagamore Hill. After Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay following the death of both his beloved wife and his mother, he and second wife Edith made the house a home for their growing and rambunctious family. What began as the perfect getaway from unhealthy New York City summers in his grandfather’s day became the summer White House during Roosevelt’s presidency. He hosted political guests like Henry Cabot Lodge and cultural luminaries like novelist Edith Wharton. Roosevelt spent his final years happily at Sagamore Hill, and after his death in 1919 the house was preserved by his widow, the Theodore Roosevelt Association and eventually the National Park Service. With previously unpublished photographs and a room-by-room guide to the house and grounds, historian Bill Bleyer recounts bygone days at Roosevelt’s haven.
Bill Bleyer was a prize-winning staff writer for Newsday, the Long Island daily newspaper, for 33 years before retiring in 2014 to write books and freelance for magazines and Newsday.
He is co-author of “Long Island and the Civil War,” published in 2015 by The History Press. He is the author of "Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon" published by The History Press in 2017.
Join us
at our next general membership meeting at the
Bayport-Blue Point
Library on
Sunday, February 25 at 2 o’clock.
We will welome historian Bill Bleyer who will present “Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House.” Discover the story behind Theodore Roosevelt’s favorite place on earth. No house better reflects the personality and interests of its owner than Theodore Roosevelt’s cherished Sagamore Hill. After Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay following the death of both his beloved wife and his mother, he and second wife Edith made the house a home for their growing and rambunctious family. What began as the perfect getaway from unhealthy New York City summers in his grandfather’s day became the summer White House during Roosevelt’s presidency. He hosted political guests like Henry Cabot Lodge and cultural luminaries like novelist Edith Wharton. Roosevelt spent his final years happily at Sagamore Hill, and after his death in 1919 the house was preserved by his widow, the Theodore Roosevelt Association and eventually the National Park Service. With previously unpublished photographs and a room-by-room guide to the house and grounds, historian Bill Bleyer recounts bygone days at Roosevelt’s haven.
Bill Bleyer was a prize-winning staff writer for Newsday, the Long Island daily newspaper, for 33 years before retiring in 2014 to write books and freelance for magazines and Newsday.
He is co-author of “Long Island and the Civil War,” published in 2015 by The History Press. He is the author of "Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon" published by The History Press in 2017.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
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