Your Story Is Our Story

How to get involved in Newsday's exploration of Long Island history

YOUR IDEAS
What aspects of Long Island history would you most like to read about? Do you know of events, local resources, or interesting objects that Newsday may not know about? No project could report on every aspect of Long Island's past: As you read the series, let us know if there are topics you think we should have included. If you'd like to answer any of these questions, or if you have other feedback on Long Island: Our Story, please write to History Feedback, Newsday, 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747-4250, or e-mail history@newsday.com, including ``history feedback'' in the subject field of your message.

FAMILY STORIES
The story of Long Island isn't just famous names and textbook events. In almost every family, stories are told that bring the past to life. In June, a Newsday special section will be devoted to the stories about people of many communities, backgrounds and cultures. Tell us about yourself and the experiences of your ancestors on Long Island. Photos and other illustrations are welcome, but can be returned only if accompanied by a self-addressed envelope. Please write to Family Stories, Newsday, 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747-4250, or e-mail history@newsday.com,including ``family stories'' in the subject field of your message.

TREASURES OF LONG ISLAND
All of Long Island's museums and historical societies have been asked to lend historical items for a major exhibition opening in September, 1998, at the Museums of Stony Brook. Your treasures are welcome, too. But before you haul that Revolutionary War cannon down from your attic, please drop us a note describing the item you'd like to lend. Write to Treasures of Long Island, 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747-4250, or e-mail history@newsday.com, including ``Treasures of Long Island'' in the subject field of your message.