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Events AFTERNOON TEA & TALK AT THE SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Suffolk County Historical Society invites the community to a special afternoon Tea & Talk at the Historical Society building on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1pm. Delicious refreshments and tea will be served and guest speaker Dr. Harriet Davis-Kram will present a lecture, "Dying for Beauty: American Women's Quest for Acceptance." The lecture will explore how women's fashions in the Victorian era lead many to take often harmful measures in an attempt to achieve a beauty ideal. Dr. Davis-Kram is a Professor of American history at Queens College, specializing in the areas of American Women's History, American Labor History, Immigration, and New York City History. The charge to attend is $10 per person. As space is limited, reservations are requested by May 15. NEW EXHIBIT: PATRIOTS COME FORTH: LONG ISLANDERS IN THE CIVIL WAR This new exhibit will explore the experiences of individual Long Islanders, both men and women, during the Civil War, as well as the larger themes that were part of the war. The display will include two rare objects from the society's collection, a uniform worn by Benjamin Tyler Davis, a member of the famous Duryee's Zouaves, and a two-man tent from the Prince Collection. Please watch for information on special events and programs that will be scheduled to accompany this exhibition. LET'S MAKE HISTORY — HALF-CENTURY BIKE RIDE The Suffolk County Historical Society will sponsor a 50-mile, round trip bicycle ride from Riverhead through the North Fork on Sunday, September 20 (rain or shine), from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a scenic ride through the North Fork's farms, vineyards and quaint villages – while helping to raise funds to support the Society! Proceeds from the ride go towards the Historical Society's building repair and restoration. Riders are limited in age to 14 and older. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Full event and registration details coming soon! JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNITY MITTEN TREE |