This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
Join us for a hands-on work day to tackle the invasive black swallow-wort vine while learning how to protect our Preserve!
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Climb aboard a full-scale replica of the notorious Amistad on Family Day where the crew will have special activities for children and young people. More about the Amistad: The people aboard the schooner La Amistad came ashore at Culloden Point in Montauk on August 26, 1839. They were looking for fresh water, food, and a…
Browse through the market, offering a wide range of treasures from vintage clothing, to up-cycled furniture, to hand-crafted goods. Check out Hampton Vintage’s Instagram at @hamptonflea.
Young artists will embrace the “street art” experience. In designated framed spaces on a concrete wall, visitors will draw their favorite sea creatures and ocean designs. For those who need more guidance, pre drawn fish, plants, waves will be outlined, waiting to be filled in using chalk.
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
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Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Bilingual Program: Spanish & English El faro de Sandy Hook; Why is Sandy Hook Lighthouse so special?The Sandy Hook peninsula is rich in maritime and military history. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, is the most significant historic structure on the peninsula. Come learn about everything that makes Sandy…
