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Upcoming Events

Spirits Graveyard Tour: Founding Families

Oct17

Encounter the voices of those who shaped Setauket and Stony Brook across more than 300 years of history, including the Indigenous Setalcott community, Black families of historic Christian Avenue and Laurel Hill, and Revolutionary-era figures whose courage and conviction helped turn the tide toward American independence, tours are held every 15 minutes, rain date is Oct. 24, register

Where

Setauket Presbyterian Church

5 Caroline Ave.

Setauket, NY

Phone

631-751-3730

Price

$25 in advance, $30 walk-in

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