The Long Island Rail Road's decision to extend service to Greenport rather than Sag Harbor came down to strategy and ...
Wars are not won by evacuation, but George Washington’s decision to evacuate Long Island in August 1776 ultimately saved the ...
A new installment in our series on the role of trains changing the East End Before refrigerated trucks and interstate highways, freshly dug potatoes and fresh seafood from Shelter Island could reach ...
Discover Long Island’s pivotal—and often overlooked—role in the American Revolution in this enlightening lecture by author and historian Bill Bleyer. Learn about the Battle of Long Island, the largest ...
Next to a flagpole near the entrance of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn lies a large stone with a plaque designating the site historic landmark status. This summer the spot starts a 100-plus mile ...
A rare 12th century manuscript decorated with gold and silver borders, a style known as “illuminated.” A letter signed on March 19, 1777, declaring Township of South Hempstead property owner John ...