Long Island walking tours in Hamptons, Setauket, Northport
Walk in the footsteps of historical figures and learn of people, places, industries and actions that shaped present-day Long Island.
Historic buildings in East Hampton
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For the East Side of Main Street Architecture and Character Studies Tour, meet at the Osborn-Jackson House, 101 Main St., East Hampton, 10 a.m. Aug. 27. It's free but you must make a reservation. 631-324-6850, easthamptonhistory.org
East Hampton's final resting places
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For the Historical Cemetery Tour by East Hampton town crier Hugh King, meet at the Mulford Farm gate for a walk through the South End Burying Ground, 10 James Lane, East Hampton, 10 a.m. July 16, rain or shine. $10, reserve. 631-324-6850, easthamptonhistory.org
A Southampton saunter
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For the walking tour of Main Street in Southampton Village, meet at Main and Nugent streets by the Golden Pear, 11 a.m. Sept. 17. The fee is $10. 631-283-2494, southamptonhistoricalmuseum.org Pictured: The Pelletreau Silversmith Shop on Main Street.
Where to you suppose Water Mill gets its name?
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For the walking tour of Water Mill, meet on the Long Wharf by the windmill, 11 a.m. June 23. The fee is $10. 631-283-2494, southamptonhistoricalmuseum.org
Northport's cattle-raising and shipbuilding past
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Self-guided walking tours of Main Street in Northport available during museum hours, 1-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sun. (call to confirm). Tourgoers are given an MP3 player with audio information, photographs and directions. $5. 631-757-9859, northporthistorical.org
Northport celebrates its fascinating history
Credit: Craig Ruttle
Northport Historical Society's Parading Down Main Street begins at 1:30 p.m. July 17 and Aug. 21. Meet in the museum. The fee is $5. 631-757-9859, northporthistorical.org Pictured: Gunther's Tap Room, where beat poet Jack Kerouac used to hang out.
Setauket, Long Island's spy headquarters
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Setauket Village Green Walking Tours start at the Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., at 2 p.m. May 28, June 11, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5. The fee is $8. 631-751-3730, threevillagehistoricalsociety.org
Acquaint yourself with Setauket's spy ring
Credit: Bev Tyler
For the Tri-Spy Walking Tour, meet at Frank Melville Park at 1 p.m. June 12; noon July 31; 9 a.m. Aug. 14; 1 p.m. Sept. 18; 1 p.m. Oct. 23. the fee is $8. 631-751-3730, threevillagehistoricalsociety.org
