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Long Island and the Civil War: Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties During the War Between the States
Although no battles were fought on Long Island, the Civil War deeply affected all of its residents. More than three thousand men--white and black--from current-day Queens, Nassau …
George Washington's Long Island Spy Ring
Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt's Summer White House
No house better reflects the personality and interests of its owner than Theodore Roosevelt s cherished Sagamore Hill. After Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay following the death of …
Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon
The first Fire Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1826 after numerous shipwrecks along the barrier island. A replacement tower built in 1858 incorporated innovations in …
Boat Building and Boat Yards of Long Island
From the North Shore to the South Shore and out to the East End, Long Island is home to a nationally recognized and historic boat building industry. The Steiger Craft boats of …
Long Island and the Sea: A Maritime History
For more than five centuries, the waterways surrounding Long Island have profoundly shaped its history. Familiar subjects of lighthouses, shipwrecks and whaling are found alongside …