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Exhibit: Grucci – The Family That Lights the Skies, opening reception May 13

by May 11, 2017
Learn the backstory of the Grucci family and their world-famous fireworks business at the newest exhibit to open at the Suffolk County Historical Society.

World War I exhibit to open at Suffolk County Historical Society

by Apr 24, 2017
It's the centennial anniversary of the United States' entry into World War I. SCHS commemorates it with a new exhibit.

Historical Society Book and Bottle: ‘Songs of East End Whalemen,’ April 22

by Mar 30, 2017
The Suffolk County Historical Society hosts lectures and book discussions by noted local historians and authors on subjects related to Long Island’s rich history. This event is about our maritime whaling heritage.

Suffolk County Historical Society plans ‘Kids’ Week,’ April 12 -14

by Mar 25, 2017
Learn what it was like to be a kid during colonial days at the Suffolk County Historical Society's 'kids' week' events.

Suffolk County Historical Society presents ‘History in the Hall’ through March 3

by Feb 22, 2017
One of the most well-known abolitionists of the time had a link to Suffolk County.

Suffolk Closeup Civil rights on Long Island: Local history includes slavery, a strong and active KKK, legal discrimination against minorities

by Feb 6, 2017
The history of the civil rights of blacks, Jews and Catholics on Long Island was examined in a talk by Prof. Christopher Verga at the Suffolk County Historical Society Jan. 21.

SC Historical Society plans ‘Book and Bottle’ events for Feb., March

by Jan 25, 2017
During the Suffolk County Historical Society's informal book talk, participants enjoy lively discussion as well as some light refreshments.

SC Historical Society offers African-American genealogy workshop Feb. 16

by Jan 25, 2017
This workshop is for beginning and advanced genealogists alike with an interest in researching African American family histories.

Suffolk County Historical Society ongoing shows run through spring 2017

by Jan 25, 2017
The Suffolk County Historical Society's galleries currently feature exhibits of historic maps of Suffolk County and photos of old Long Island.

‘Time Portal to the North Fork’ photography exhibit explores the region’s rural and maritime heritage

by Jan 17, 2017
The Suffolk County Historical Society's newest gallery exhibit features photos of the North Fork's rural beauty and maritime heritage.