The Ward Melville Heritage Organization Presents:
A Garden Party Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, Three Village Inn
Cocktail Hour 6 pm | Dinner 7 pm | Live Auction to Follow
Our organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing local historic and environmental properties that are tangible legacies of Stony Brook and the Three Villages. Discernable connections to America’s earliest chapters, the preservation of sites like The Brewster House (c.1665), The Thompson House (c.1709) and The Stony Brook Grist Mill (c.1751) ensure people will continue to learn from and be inspired by them. Built during the colonial period, they survived the British occupation of Long Island during the American Revolution and become interwoven in the stories of Long Islanders who not only witnessed, but contributed, to the development of the community and country.
This year, we are proud to honor:
We will also present a Certificate of Recognition to the Anna Smith Strong Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their exceptional and enduring contributions to preserving and promoting our shared history.
Proceeds from this year’s dinner will directly support restoration, preservation, and education programs at our environmental and historic properties. In addition, a portion of the net proceeds will be donated to the Ophthalmology Department at Stony Brook Medicine to directly support our community and help provide free vision care to those in need.
Support our mission by becoming a sponsor. If you, your company, or your organization is interested in sponsoring the Garden Party check out our sponsorship sheet for all the details:
Thank you for helping us preserve our community’s historic legacy.For additional details, contact glindau@wmho.org or call 631-751-2244
Garden Party Tickets and Tables
WMHO Sponsor (3 tables of 12)
$20,000
Includes: Gold page color ad in the digital event journal, private Discovery Wetlands Cruise for 27 passengers. Sponsor is prominently visible on event signage and marketing.
Stony Brook Sponsor (2 tables of 12)
$10,000
Includes: Premium position ad in the digital event journal, twelve tickets on the Discovery Wetlands Cruise, Sponsor is prominently visible on event signage and marketing.
Discovery Sponsor (1 table of 12)
$5,000
Includes: Premium position ad in the digital event journal, Sponsor is prominently visible on event signage and marketing.
Setauket Sponsor (1 table of 10)
$2,500
Includes: Ad in the digital event journal, Sponsor is prominently visible on event signage and marketing.
Grist Mill Sponsor ( 2 Tickets)
$700
Includes: Name listed in the digital event journal, Sponsor is visible on event signage and marketing.
Single Ticket
$250