Events

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosts Maria Fairchild and George Cannova as they present a program of:

Featured will be songs and dance tunes from the 1850s through the 1930s.  They will show how the driving, Appalachian rhythms blended with English and Irish ballads created the uniquely American sounds of old-time, country and bluegrass music.  Banjo, guitar, mandolin and vocal harmonies - plus a little history - bring the music to life.  The program is free and open to the public and will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave., Islip, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

For more information please call:  631/245-0675.

On June 29, 2013, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will have its

2nd Annual Secret Gardens of Islip - Garden Walk

 (rain date, June 30th).  Four homeowners in Islip will open their gardens for all to stroll through and enjoy.  Light refreshments will be available at each home.  The tour is from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased, starting June 10th, at Caroline's Flower Shoppe, 341 Main Street, Islip (631/581-3464) or through the society (PO Box 601, Islip, NY 11751).  Tickets are $15/adult [no one under 16) either pre-purchase or day of tour.  Please take some time to visit the History Room at Brookwood Hall (50 Irish Lane, East Islip, public restrooms are available) to view our newest exhibit of photographs of estates and the wonderful gardens of yesteryear.  For more information please call:  631/245-0675.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will hold its 20th Annual Holiday House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. The tour includes several historically or architecturally significant homes decorated for the holidays; tour guides in period dress; a reception in one of Islip's fine, historic churches where light refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided; and a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. Please donate new, unwrapped toys for the United States Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" program.

Tickets go on sale starting November 5th, in person, at:

Nook & Cranny Gift Boutique
469 Main Street, Islip
(631) 277-7600
Tues-Sat: 10:30AM-6:00PM; (cash or check only)

or by mail to the society at PO Box 601, Islip, NY 11751.

Preordered tickets are $20/adult or $25/adult the day of the tour.
(adults are 16 and older)

For more information call 631/245-0675.
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For more information about Events, please contact us at:

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet
PO Box 601, Islip, NY 11751

(631) 245-0675
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The Holiday House Tour for 2012 was a success, as was our 2012 Garden Tour.  The pictures have been posted, so please take a moment to enjoy them, and please take a moment to visit the HSIH Store here on our website to help support the Society.