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SUMMARY:Tree Lighting & Wassail Bowl
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URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/tree-lighting-wassail-bowl/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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SUMMARY:Right This Way: A History of the Audience - Robert Viagas
DESCRIPTION:There are a lot of books out there about stars\, about movies\, about directors\, writers\, designers and all the people whose work you see on the stage\, screen and playing field. What they all miss is the most important collaborator of all: the audience. \nWhen you sit down at a play or a movie or a concert—or even in front of the TV in your own home—you are taking part in one of the oldest and most mysterious forms of group human behavior. Right This Way: A History of the Audience is longtime Playbill editor Robert Viagas’ pop history of audiences through the ages\, packed with popular culture references. \nThe lecture sheds light on fascinating stories from the past and issues that shape our lives today—everything from the ancient Greeks\, the audience that saw Abraham Lincoln assassinated\, the history of booing\, the appeal of horror movies\, the group reaction at sports events\, right up to binge-watching Netflix. \nEveryone has been a part of an audience at one time or another. They probably never realized how important the audience experience is to human psychology and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic took the live audience experience away from us for a time\, making it all the more precious. Right This Way: A History of the Audience explores what the audience experience brings us\, what it is good for and how it may evolve in the 2020s. \nThe audience experience meets a deep need in all people. Right This Way: A History of the Audience tells how and why.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/right-this-way-a-history-of-the-audience-robert-viagas/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250208T190000
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SUMMARY:Oscar Party\, hosted by Marsha Collock
DESCRIPTION:Walk the Red Carpet (Babylon edition) and enjoy the very best of a vintage year. You’ll get to cast your ballot for your favorite films and performances of 1950. Speaking of vintage\, there will be bubbly and more. Oscar attire is optional. \nHosted by Marsha Collock \n$10 at door \nOscar Party\, hosted by Marsha Collock – $10 – Reservations are necessary 631-669-1756
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/oscar-party-hosted-by-marsha-collock/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T192211Z
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SUMMARY:Maritime Smuggling on Long Island: From Pirates to Rumrunners – Bill Bleyer
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a PowerPoint lecture by historian\, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer to learn why pirates like Captain Kidd were attracted to Long Island at the turn of the 18th century and how a visit by Kidd to Gardiners Island led to him dying on the gallows in London. And learn why Long Island was so attractive to bootleggers during Prohibition that the Atlantic Ocean off the South Shore became known as Rum Row and was frequented by bootleggers like William “The Real McCoy” McCoy who supplied gangsters like Al Capone and Dutch Schultz.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/maritime-smuggling-on-long-island-from-pirates-to-rumrunners-bill-bleyer/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20241007T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T190506Z
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SUMMARY:Sold out  - The Long Island Psychiatric Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:$5 per person upon arrival \nYou must provide your own transportation \nDirections will be sent after registration \n  \nSpace is limited\, reservations are required: \nEmail: babylonvillagehistoricalsociety@yahoo.com or  \ncall 631-796-1016 \n  \nThe Pilgrim Psychiatric Center hosts The Long Island Psychiatric Museum. It offers a collection of memorabilia\, artifacts\, and photos representing the history of the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. \nPilgrim State Hospital was created by the Legislature in 1929. It was named for Dr. Charles W. Pilgrim\, Commissioner of Mental Health in the early 1900s. The hospital opened for the care and treatment of patients on 825 acres with 100 patients on October 1\, 1931. Nine months later\, 2\,018 patients were hospitalized at Pilgrim. The census rose to its peak in 1954\, with 13\,875 patients.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/pilgrim-state-museum-tour-tbd/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20241007T184804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T164954Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - “My Betsey”: The Remarkable Wife of Alexander Hamilton – Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been canceled.  We hope to reschedule
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/my-betsey-the-remarkable-wife-of-alexander-hamilton-elizabeth-kahn-kaplan/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20241007T184839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T184839Z
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SUMMARY:The Drafting of a Radical Idea – The Declaration of Independence - Tara Rider
DESCRIPTION:When the “shot heard round the world” occurred in April of 1775\, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain\, and those who did were considered radical. However\, over the course of the next year as Britain attempted to crush the colonists’ rebellion and the arguments of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” were read by many\, the cry for independence would grow.  By the time the Declaration of Independence was signed in the summer of 1776\, the Continental Congress would declare that independence was “necessary.” Together\, we will explore how this 18th century document would become a significant landmark in the history of democracy\, exerting influence not only over the United States\, but globally.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/the-drafting-of-a-radical-idea-the-declaration-of-independence-tara-rider/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
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SUMMARY:Take Me Out to the Ballgame
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 31\, 2025 at 10 a.m.\, the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame will be dedicating an Historical Marker to honor the 140th Anniversary of Babylon Village’s own Cuban Giants at Argyle Park. \nImmediately after the dedication of the historical marker\, the Village of Babylon Historical Society will be hosting a reception at the Museum located at 117 West Main Street in Babylon Village. \nHot dogs and other baseball-themed refreshments will be served. \nWe will also be raffling off a few of our exclusive Cuban Giants t-shirts and hats. Each raffle purchased goes towards supporting the Historical Society and enables us to continue to provide programs and events for the public. \n 
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/take-me-out-to-the-ballgame/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250821T170000
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CREATED:20250801T153537Z
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SUMMARY:Babylon Village Arts Council - MoMA Grand Opening!
DESCRIPTION:Babylon Village to Launch Miniature Art Museums to Promote Local and Student Artists \nBabylon\, NY  – The Babylon Village Arts Council is set to launch the “Museum of Miniature Art” initiative\, a new community-driven project aimed at making art accessible to all. Inspired by the concept of a Free Little Library\, this movement will feature two miniature museums placed in public spaces throughout the village. \nThese mini museums will highlight professional artists\, student artists\, and community members\, with a focus on diversity and inclusivity. Art will be rotated bi-monthly and foster community connection by enabling spontaneous art experiences that spark conversation and unity. Featuring solar-powered lighting\, these art galleries will be visible at all times of day and will promote sustainable energy use. Reproduced artwork will be displayed to preserve original pieces.  The first location will be the Babylon Historical and Preservation Society. \nThe initiative will provide artistic enrichment and educational opportunities for Babylon residents\, families\, and visiting tourists. Programs such as artist talks and workshops will engage the community and coincide with artists on view. The Babylon School District will be invited to partner\, fostering a deeper connection between the art and the public. \n“This project is a great opportunity for local artists and students to showcase their work while contributing to the cultural landscape of Babylon Village\,” said Allyson Uttendorfer\, Babylon Village Arts Council Vice President. “We are excited to bring the community together through the universal language of art.” This work is supported by Long Island Grants for the Arts through funds provided by the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Huntington Arts Council. \nFor more information\, visit the Babylon Village Arts Council website or stop by the Babylon Village Library for a project rendering. \nContact: Babylon Village Arts Council\nEmail: rnorman@babylonvillagearts.org\nPhone: (631) 669-1810\nWebsite: www.babylonvillagearts.org
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/babylon-village-arts-council-moma-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T180438Z
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SUMMARY:My Camera and Eye…A Creative Journey – Holly Gordon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMy camera is an integral part of me…an extension of my mind\, heart\, eye…a part of my past\, present and future. It is a synthesis of my love affair with nature and with life. \n              from Holly Gordon’s journal\, 1997 \nJoin us as Holly shares her stories and photos from her journey from a five-year-old with a brownie camera to an art teacher\, a member of the Art League of LI\,  and board member of the Islip Arts Council as well as the non-profit Seeing for Ourselves. \n 
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/my-camera-and-eyea-creative-journey-holly-gordon/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20250502T160700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T160700Z
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SUMMARY:Stanford White Murder – Marsha Collock
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/stanford-white-murder-marsha-collock/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
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SUMMARY:Tree Lighting & Wassail Bowl
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URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/tree-lighting-wassail-bowl-2/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20250912T180220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T173428Z
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SUMMARY:New Date - The True Story of the Culper Spy Ring - Bill Bleyer
DESCRIPTION:Learn the true story of the Culper Spy Ring from former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer\, author of George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide. History buffs have long been fascinated by the operation of the Long Island-based Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution\, especially since the airing of the AMC series “Turn.” Over the years\, there have been many legends\, such as the role played by Anna Strong’s clothesline\, and suppositions about how the spies operated to support George Washington’s Continental Army.  The PowerPoint lecture separates facts from fiction and details the ingenious operation of the intelligence network that helped the Patriots win the war. \nFree for BVHS Members\, $5 for non-members.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/the-true-story-of-the-culper-spy-ring-bill-bleyer/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20250912T180349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T203628Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Ladies:  Long Island Women during the Revolutionary Era – Natalie Naylor
DESCRIPTION:Women are almost invisible in most accounts of the American Revolution on Long Island\, although they experienced more than seven years of British occupation\, skirmishes\, and calculated humiliations. Before the war\, it was the women who made the boycotts against British goods effective by weaving homespun and devising substitutes for tea. The wife of William Floyd\, one of Long Island’s Signers of the Declaration of Independence\, like thousands of other Long Island women\, became a refugee in Connecticut after the Battle of Long Island in August 1776. The country home of another Signer\, Francis Lewis in Whitestone\, was wrecked and his wife became a prisoner of the British for months. Women who stayed on the island had their fields and orchards destroyed and their cattle and food confiscated.  Some had to house and feed British officers in their homes. Most coped with the occupation and survived the ordeal. \nThe speaker\, Natalie Naylor\, is a retired Hofstra University professor and the author of Women in Long Island’s Past and numerous articles on Long Island history. \nFree for BVHS Members\, $5 for non-members.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/remembering-the-ladies-long-island-women-during-the-revolutionary-war-natalie-naylor/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260412T120000
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of Raynham Hall\, Oyster Bay - $8
DESCRIPTION:Explore 300 years of espionage\, trade\, and labor.  Learn how the Townsends of Oyster Bay were crucial in planning and carrying out the American Revolution.  Must provide your own transportation. \nReservations required 631-796-1016\, space is limited.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/private-tour-of-raynham-hall-oyster-bay-8/
LOCATION:Raynham Hall\, 30 West Main Street\, Oyster Bay\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T210000
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CREATED:20260120T203942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153142Z
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SUMMARY:Oscar Party\, 1960s Style - $10 Members/$20 Non-Members - Reservations Required
DESCRIPTION:  \nWalk the red carpet and enjoy the best of a vintage year. Oscar attire is optional.  Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required\, space is limited – 631-669-1756. \n 
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/oscar-party-1960s-style-10-members-20-non-members-reservations-required/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20250912T180626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T160202Z
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SUMMARY:“My Betsey”: The Remarkable Wife of Alexander Hamilton – Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton came from widely different family backgrounds\, yet their marriage was a great success. Included in this talk are their eight children; her reaction to his affair with Maria Reynolds; his fatal duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. She lived for 50 more years as a widow salvaging the reputation of her distinguished husband and working on behalf of orphans and public education in New York. \nFree for BVHS Members\, $5 for non-members.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/my-betsey-the-remarkable-wife-of-alexander-hamilton-elizabeth-kahn-kaplan-2/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20251106T155433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141910Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - The Life and Writing of Jupiter Hammon – Andrew Tharler
DESCRIPTION:Will not be rescheduled.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/the-life-and-writing-of-jupiter-hammon-andrew-tharler/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T135021
CREATED:20250912T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153318Z
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SUMMARY:What Entertained the Founding Fathers– Robert Viagas
DESCRIPTION:The hit Broadway musical Hamilton showed the Founding Fathers (and Mothers) rapping and dancing. But what did they actually do for entertainment? Yes\, they danced\, but what kinds of dances? Yes\, they sang\, but what kinds of songs? Yes\, they attended the theatre and listened to concerts\, but which shows? And where? What stimulated their imaginations as they were forming a new nation? Robert Viagas lays it all out for you with samples and descriptions that will help to humanize the giants who created the United States 250 years ago. \n  \nFree for BVHS Members\, $5 for non-members.
URL:https://babylonvillagehistoricalsociety.org/event/what-entertained-the-founding-fathers-robert-viagas/
LOCATION:Babylon Village Museum\, 117 W. Main Street\, Babylon\, NY\, 11702
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