Historical walking tours on Long Island

The approach to the Corwith House, one of the historical sights on the grounds of the Bridgehampton Historical Society. (May 11, 2012) Credit: Ian J. Stark
EAST HAMPTON, 631-324-6850, easthamptonhistory.org. Features: East Hampton Historical Society's Historic Cemetery Tours by East Hampton town crier Hugh King, 10 a.m., July 6, Aug. 10, rain or shine, $10; Village Green Architectural History Ramble 10 a.m. Aug. 3, free; Buell Lane Architectural History Ramble, 10 a.m. Aug. 17, free. Fee: Varies, must reserve.
NORTHPORT, 631-757-9859, northporthistorical.org. Features: Guided walking tours of Main Street by Northport Historical Society: third Sun. of the month, call to confirm. Fee: $5. Self-guided walking tours of Main Street available during museum hours, 1-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sun. tour goers are equipped with MP3 player with audio information, photographs, directions. Garden tour: noon-4 p.m., July 14, reservations suggested. Fee: $30. History Takes a Vacation -- Children's Program: 9:30-noon, Aug. 13-15. Fee: $25.
SETAUKET, 631-751-3730, threevillagehistoricalsociety.org Features: Historical Walking Tours of Setauket's original settlement highlight architecture, history and natural environment, Walk Through History with Farmer and Spy Abraham Woodhull, 2 1 / 2 hours, starts at the Caroline Church Carriage Shed opposite Setauket Village Green, 2 p.m. May 26, June 22, July 28, Aug. 10, Sept. 7, Oct. 26, Nov. 17; Stony Brook Village Tour, 2 p.m. June 30; Down the Ways, The Wooden Ship Era, maritime tour, 2 hours, meet at Setauket Dock, Shore Road. Garden tour: Call for date and times. Fee: $5.
SOUTHAMPTON, 631-283-2494, southamptonhistoricalmuseum.org. Features: Architects and historians give tours of historic neighborhoods around Southampton; call for details. When: 11 a.m. July 7, July 14, July 21, Aug. 11, Aug. 18; 1 p.m. July 28. Fee: $10, children free.
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