Bay House Tour
August 9, 2009
On August 9th Long Island Traditions will sponsor its annual Bay House Tours in the Town of Hempstead. Departure times are 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit these reminders of Long Island’s nautical past that are still used today by the area’s baymen. A comfortable passenger boat will leave from Freeport for the 1-1/2-hour trips to the houses. The tour will be led by LI Traditions Director Nancy Solomon. Those on board will be treated to a brief history of the bay houses, the first of which were built in the 1700s. Bay houses were traditionally used by fishermen who harvested clams, oysters, crabs and other species from local waters. The surviving houses date from the period between 1870 and 1950. Each tour will visit two bay houses including the Sheehan Van Wicklen bay house. The boat will then proceed to other nearby bay houses.
Telephone reservations are required! (Sorry, but this trip cannot accommodate children under the age of 10.) Tickets cost $40 per person and $75 per couple. Members of Long Island Traditions will receive a $5 discount. The tour is not suitable for those who have difficulty walking or climbing into small boats. For more information, call Long Island Traditions at 516-767-8803. Please call or e-mail first to confirm availability. Click here for the ticket reservation form. Our July trip is now filled.
Growing Up on Long Island
February 14 - October 25, 2009
A museum exhibit at the LI Museum of American Art, History and Carriages, 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook. $4-9 admission fee. For information call (631) 751-0066.
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