Shelter Island Historical Society

At the end of a challenging year, the Shelter Island Historical Society would like to thank you for your ongoing support! We are incredibly grateful for everyone who makes our work possibleespecially our supporters and friends. Now, more than ever, history matters. Your annual fund donation today allows us to continue our mission of preserving history for future generations. Please help us make a difference in the lives and education of the next generation. There’s still time to make your year-end gift to support the Society. We look forward to a bright new year full of new opportunities. Thank you! Photo by Michael Moran. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #preservinghistory #historyinthemaking #newyear #thankyoudonors #visitshelterisland

These Combo Gift Bags are the perfect gift! They sold fast so order online at www.shelterislandhistorical.org/havensstore to get the last ones! Click on each photo for details. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #havensstore #shoponline #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY DONATED! Just a reminder that the last day to drop off gifts at The History Center for Shelter Island children is tomorrow, December 19, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #toydrive #thankyou #visitshelterisland

Our new merchandise makes wonderful holiday gifts! Please click on each image to read more about the items. Shop online at www.shelterislandhistorical.org/havensstore or visit us in-person: Thursday, Dec. 17-Saturday, Dec. 19 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Wednesday, December 23 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Thursday, December 24 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Havens Store is closed December 25 through January 5 and reopens Saturday, January 6 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #havensstore #shoponline #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses #holidayshopping #visitshelterisland

Click on each photo for details about all the activity at The Shelter Island History Center! And be sure to come visit the HAVENS HOUSE HOLIDAY ART SALE featuring work by the following Shelter Island artists: Tabitha Benedict, Don Bindler, Janet Culbertson, Liz Cummings, Roz Dimon, Kathy Hammond, Megan Hergrueter, Lora Lomuscio, Diana Malcolmson, Linda Puls & Peter Waldner. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #havensstore #shoponline #shoplocal #artsale #visitwithsanta #toydrive #visitshelterisland

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing all who celebrate a wonderful evening with family and friends. Tomorrow is the first night of Hanukkah, also called The Festival of Lights, which is an eight day celebration that usually falls in December. The holiday is celebrated with lighting the menorah, prayers, and eating foods fried in oil. Photo from the Society's Archive Collection. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #shelterislandarchives #Hanukkah #festivaloflights #visitshelterisland

Visit www.shelterislandhistorical.org to reserve your space for an Outdoor Tour this week! #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #shelterislandhistory #historyofshelterisland #havensfamily #visitshelterisland #OutdoorTour Photo by Michael Moran. www.moranstudio.com

Happy Halloween from the Shelter Island Historical Society don’t forget to stop by and get your treats from 1- 3 pm today.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Before the modern pumpkin jack-o-lantern, turnip lanterns were used. In ancient Ireland, revelers would hollow out large turnips (or potatoes or beets) and carve them into a demon's face to frighten away spirits. They would light the turnips from within with a candle or a piece of smoldering coal. They then placed the lanterns in the windows or doorways of their homes, in the belief that the carvings would scare off evil spirits and welcome deceased loved one...s inside. Irish immigrants arriving in the New World during the early 1800s found the plentiful, easier-to-carve pumpkins ready substitutes for turnips. --"Origins of Halloween Traditions" Fall & Winter The Old Farmer's 2020 Almanac. Pumpkin Lanterns pictured here are from the Society's collection. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #halloween #halloweenhistory #visitshelterisland #farmersalmanac See more

Driveway Trick or Treating sponsored by the Shelter Island Public Library. Stop by The Shelter Island History Center tomorrow between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm for a special treat! #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #halloween #drivewaytrickortreat #visitshelterisland

Lora Lomuscio creates hand-built ceramic art in her studio on Shelter Island. Her current collection at the Havens Store includes porcelain sea shell ornaments molded from Shelter Island oysters and scallops, and pendants impressed with seaweed. Havens Store is open Wednesdays through Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #havensstore #shoplocal #shoponline #supportsmallbusinesses #visitshelterisland

Visit our website to reserve your space for an Outdoor Tour this week! #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #shelterislandhistory #historyofshelterisland #havensfamily #visitshelterisland #OutdoorTour Photo by Gavin Zeigler.

Join our Scavenger Hunt! #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #shelterislandhistory #cemeteryscavengerhunt #halloween #visitshelterisland

"Scandal on Plum Island" by Marian Lindberg--Now available in Havens Store and online store! Author Marian Lindberg has chronicled the history of Plum Island and a historically significant trial held there in secret in 1914 in her book, "Scandal on Plum Island: A Commander Becomes the Accused." #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #plumisland #havensstore #shoplocal #shoponline #visitshelterisland

Use the following links to reserve a Tour this week! Photo by Gavin Zeigler. FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com//24511- FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com//24512- FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com//24513- #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #historyofshelterisland #shelterislandhistory #havensfamily #OutdoorTour #visitshelterisland

Don't miss this co-sponsored Zoom presentation!

Holiday Shopping begins this Saturday, October 17th featuring Island Artist Janet Culbertson! Janet has lived and painted on Shelter Island since the early 1970s. Havens Store will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays 10:00am to 2:00pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call the Havens Store at 631-749-0025 ext. 5 to schedule an appointment. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #havensstore #shoplocal #shoponline #supportsmallbusinesses #visitshelterisland #holidayshopping

Reserve your space for our 45-minute outdoor guided tours this week! Only eight people per tour time, face covering required, and social distancing will be maintained. To reserve for Thursday: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com//24355- To reserve for Friday: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com//24356- To reserve for Saturday: https://shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com//24357- #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #historyofshelterisland #shelterislandhistory #visitshelterisland #OutdoorTour Photo by Michael Moran. www.moranstudio.com

Join us tomorrow for the last Havens Farmers' Market of the season! Wölffer Estate is our Vendor of the Week. They have been making premium wine in Sagaponack since 1988. While famed for their rosé, Wölffer offers top notch whites and reds as well. Looking for something a little different? Try their Dry Rosé Cider or the Wölffer Pink Gin. Come enjoy the terroir of the South Fork and visit our other great vendors between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. #shelterislandhistoricalsociety #shelterislandhistorycenter #havensfarmersmarket #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses #visitshelterisland