The “Dusty” Program at The Stony Brook Grist Mill c. 1751
The “Dusty” Program at The Stony Brook Grist Mill c. 1751 Book Now! Long Island’s most completely equipped working Grist Mill, the Stony Brook Grist Mill is a unique historic site for your student’s field trip experience. Students join the miller in their day’s work, discovering the principles of how water powers the mill’s mechanisms. […]
Erwin J. Ernst Marine Conservation Center (EMCC)
Erwin J. Ernst Marine Conservation Center (EMCC) Book Now! About the Property Located in the heart of The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 88-acre wetlands preserve is the Erwin J. Ernst Marine Conservation Center (EMCC). Named after Dr. Erwin J. Ernst, the Center has been an important part of WMHO for more than 50 years. The […]
Stony Brook Grist Mill, c. 1751
Stony Brook Grist Mill, c. 1751 Book Now! About the Property The Stony Brook Grist Mill, Long Island’s most completely equipped working mill, is listed on the National and New York State Register of Historic Places. During the 1800s, a vineyard was planted on the island in the Mill Pond. Catawba grapes were pressed and […]
The Thompson House, circa 1709
The Thompson House, circa 1709 Book Now! About the Property Built in 1709, this five-room saltbox farmhouse is one of the largest houses in the Town of Brookhaven. The Thompson House was home to five generations of Thompsons. American Patriot, Farmer and Physician, Doctor Thompson was a prestigious member of the Setauket community, who treated […]
A Taste of the Tavern at The Brewster House, c. 1665
A Taste of the Tavern at The Brewster House, c. 1665 Book Now! About the Property Built in 1665 and known as the oldest house in the Town of Brookhaven, the Brewster House, was home to six generations of Brewsters. The house has transformed over the centuries from the one-room cottage to its present saltbox […]
