A Photo-Letter?
It’s a Trust Thing! We know you are busy, so rather than sending you a newsletter, please take a look at our new ‘photo-letter’ to keep you informed and up-to-date on your Trust.
Light and Power
Thanks to your membership dues and donations, new electrical wiring was installed in the Immigrant Worker Factory Houses – from floor to ceiling. The work was done last month! We are another step closer to opening these living museums to children and families to learn about life in the late 1800’s. The Trust was instrumental in saving these structures which were slated for destruction by their previous owners. Yes – Protecting the Place You Love.
Clean Water!
The Trust is working to ‘Protect the Places You Love’ by introducing the most current nitrogen reducing septic systems to its properties. Currently the Tyler House has an advanced system, and plans are underway for one at the Hawking Homestead. In the photo above, Board member Robert Reuter observes experts fine tuning the Tyler House system for maximum efficiency.
The Green Team
The Greenway’s monthly cleanup in August brought together Trail Stewards, Scouts and community members to spiffy-up the trail. The Trust’s ‘Friends of the Greenway Committee’ is dedicated to the upkeep of the trail in order to “Protect the Places You Love.”
The Chicken Hill BBQ – A Fun Way of Remembering Our Past
The Ninth Annual Chicken Hill BBQ was a big, big success! Over 100 members of the community gathered to celebrate our community’s past, pay tribute to Hub and Nelle Edwards, and raise money for the Trust’s ongoing restoration projects. Dave Prestia of Bagel Express was our generous sponsor for the event. Michael Rosengard of North Island Photography transformed the grounds of Trust Headquarters into a rustic-country wonderland. And, yes, there were Chicken Races!
Coming Up – A Very Special Day in the Three Villages
Saturday, September 7th is Culper Spy Day. The Three Village Historical Society has masterfully developed an internationally recognized event that examines our area’s pivotal role during the American Revolution. Join the Trust at one of our most iconic properties – Patriots Rock.
From 10am – 3pm, we’ll have lectures about the Battle of Setauket, a blacksmithing demonstration, interactive learning experiences about the Setalcott Nation, and much more.
At Noon, we will have reception for artist Michael Rosengard – over the past year, his artistic vision has transformed the grounds into a parklike setting.
Free for All!
Raffle for Restoration
Raffle tickets for the Gamecock Heirloom Chest (2024) seen above are now on sale! Click here!
This one-of-a-kind chest was designed and built by master craftsman William Solan using repurposed, weather wood from the iconic Gamecock Cottage at Shipman’s Point in Stony Brook. Only 100 tickets are being sold. Proceeds to be used for restoration projects. Tickets are $50 and they are going fast! Measurements: 30” long, 18”wide, 16”high.
Fall Gala Tickets Are Now on Sale!
The Three Village Community Trust is hosting its 20th Annual Fall Gala on Wednesday, November 13th at the Old Field Club. Our Fall Gala brings together many of the area’s most prominent leaders and representatives from government, business, cultural organizations, educational institutions, and civic groups. The Fall Gala is the Trust’s most important source of funding to “Protect the Places You Love.” As an all-volunteer, not for profit we depend on the Gala to support our projects throughout the upcoming year. Please Join Us!
This year’s special guest is the renowned Dr. Heather Lynch – the inaugural director of the Collaborative for the Earth at Stony Brook University. Dr. Lynch is a captivating and charismatic leader in facilitating university-wide research, education and public/policy engagement on global environmental issues. You don’t want to miss this year’s Gala!!
