Village of Babylon Historical
& Preservation Society
Babylon Village: Where History is Made
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Membership
We're pleased to announce that you can now become a member or renew your current membership online!Events
Babylon Village is host to many wonderful events through the year. Check back often to stay up to date with the latest happenings or join our mailing list to stay informed.The Historical Society needs you! Your support is vital. Please check out our latest newsletter. There's lots going on!
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SPECIAL DONATION EVENT
HerOes Fountain At hAwley's Pond
MY CAMERA AND EYE...A CREATIVE JOURNEY- Holly Gordon
Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 2:00pm
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Holly Gordon is an artist who believes in engaging in important social issues and in blazing creative trails. Her ability to articulate her creative process as well as engage and inspire others, makes her an indispensable advocate for the arts. Join us as Holly shares her stories and photos from her journey from a five-year-old with a Brownie camera to an art teacher and member of the Islip Arts Council
THE ARCHITECT, THE MILLIONAIRE AND THE GIRL IN THE RED VELVET SWING - THE MURDER OF STANFORD WHITE AND THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY - Marsha Collock
Sunday, October 26, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
The architect, the millionaire and “the girl in the red velvet swing” – The 1906 Gilded Age murder and resulting trial of Harry Kendall Thaw for the public murder of Stanford White at Madison Square Garden over model and actress Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was labeled the “Trial of the Century.” We will explore the Gilded Age conditions and lifestyles of New York City and beyond that brought these three together for a real-life story that was more dramatic than any fiction.
We love our volunteers!
Volunteering at the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society can be interesting and rewarding.
If you're interested, come visit us at the Museum to learn more. We'd love to have you!
Come Visit Us
When
Wednesdays and Saturdays
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where
117 West Main Street
Babylon Village, NY 11702
Services
Circa Boards
Your application will be presented to the Board of Trustees of the Historical Society for approval.
Historic Homes
Download a Historical Homes Form. Thank you for caring for a part of our history.
Scholarships
The BVHS scholarship, awarded to a high school senior who has shown excellence in History.