by Hampton Bays Historical Society | Oct 12, 2020
As historians (not sure when that happened), one of our objectives is for readers to see the past, while they are living in the present. What do you see when you look at the Coast Guard Station? Do you see the current buildings? Or perhaps you envision yourself as...
by Hampton Bays Historical Society | Oct 1, 2020
Back in June we shared the story of the Texas Tower tragedy. To briefly refresh, Texas Tower #4 was a radar tower built by the US Air Force approximately 70 miles nearly straight south of Hampton Bays; yes, in the middle of the ocean. Standing on the seabed, it...
by Hampton Bays Historical Society | Sep 24, 2020
Today’s guest author is Jim Dreeben! Peconic River at its best Wednesday, September 6, 2017, a friend, Mike, and I paddled the Peconic River from Connecticut Ave. in Manorville to Downtown Riverhead. The water level was the highest I have seen it in many years...
by Hampton Bays Historical Society | Sep 17, 2020
Some stories are just too good to pass up. Some stories blow you away, in a manner of speaking. The anniversary of our biggest gale is almost upon us and we are challenging our authors to write the story, yet again. This time, however, we shall use the words of some...
by Hampton Bays Historical Society | Sep 16, 2020
It’s that time of year again. Summer has faded, even though we still have some nice days, and children are headed back to school – or whatever passes for school this year. Fortunately, those challenges are for others to deal with. Our Society’s challenge is to...
by Hampton Bays Historical Society | Aug 27, 2020
Nothing says summer better than Ice Cream and, in particular, Good Humor Ice Cream. How many of our readers recall waiting for the Good Humor man to come around on a summer evening. He only came by once so you’d better be ready with your change in hand. Remember the...
