Huntington Historical Society

One week until our Spring Garden Tour!

Join us on Sunday, June 7th for a self-guided tour of six private gardens across Huntington.

Visit and enjoy them at your own pace between 12pm - 4pm, allowing each one to delight and inspire you.

Your ticket includes a stop at our Garden Boutique, located on the grounds of the historic Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House, where we invite you to rest and refresh with sweet treats and cool drinks. A plant and garden treasures sale round out this lovely afternoon. Rain or shine!

https://huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/hhs-events/tours/spring-garden-tour/

Thank you to Phillip Griffin for presenting an interesting program on the Purple Heart and its Huntington roots at our May 21st Lunch and Learn. We are grateful to our sponsors , Cefalu and to everyone who attended.

🎨 CALLING ALL NEW YORK ARTISTS ✨
Be part of history through : The Liberty Trail, a special edition of the Long Island Public Arts Festival celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
This summer, Heckscher Park in Huntington, NY will transform into a living gallery exploring the meaning of LIBERTY through monumental public art installations.
🗽 TWO OPEN CALL CATEGORIES:
🔠 The Alphabet of Freedom: Narrative typography & iconic imagery
🎨 Perspectives on Liberty: Heritage, unity & the unfinished revolution
📍 Huntington, New York
📅 Exhibition: July 1 – August 31, 2026
💵 Entry Fee: $20 (up to 3 submissions)
⏰ Application Deadline: June 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Selected artists will receive:
✨ Massive public exposure
✨ Social & digital spotlights
✨ Inclusion in the official LIPAF250 Historical Archive
Produced by Colored Colors in partnership with the Huntington Historical Society, The Heckscher Museum of Art, and the Town of Huntington.
Create work that honors the past while shaping the future. 🕊️
LibertyTrail LIPAF250 ArtOpportunity ContemporaryArt PublicArtFestival HeckscherPark ArtistCall AmericanArt FreedomThroughArt

https://www.longislandpublicartsfest.com/250

The Huntington Historical Society's Spring Garden Tour is just a few weeks away! Tickets are still available on our website by follow the link below!

https://huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/hhs-events/tours/spring-garden-tour/

Did you know the Nathan Hale Garden Club maintains the garden at our Kissam House? We wish them lots of luck on their Flower Show this week! See flyer graphic for more information. 💐

https://www.longislandpublicartsfest.com/250

250 | Long Island Public Arts Fest LIPAF 250: The Liberty Trail is a landmark public arts initiative commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This special edition of the Long Island Public Arts Festival transforms Huntington’s Heckscher Park into an immersive "Living Gallery," bridging the gap between...

Thank you to everyone who attended last week's 250th Celebration "We the People... A Conversation About Art & Democracy. This was a wonderful collaberation with the The Heckscher Museum of Art. We are grateful to our sponsors , Borg Insurance Agency, and Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, the Biennal Artists and our staff for making this an evening to remember!

🗽 MAKE HISTORY WITH US 🎨 To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are incredibly proud to launch the official Open Call for LIPAF250: The Liberty Trail! We are seeking 21 New York artists to help us transform the historic grounds of Heckscher Park into an immersive, open-air “Living Gallery” this summer Presented by The Hughes Family Foundation, in collaboration with @huntingtonhistoricalsociety @heckschermuseum and @townofhuntington 🔗 Apply Now: Head to the link in our bio or visit longislandpublicartsfest.com/250 🗓 Submission Deadline: June 7, 2026