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The Historical Society was founded in 1980 for the purpose of educating the Long Beach Community and the public about Long Beach's unique historical heritage as a barrier island community 23 miles from New York City, and to preserve its architectural structures. It's charter, issued by the State of New York, includes commitments to promote and encourage original historical research, as well as the suitable marking of places of historic interest. During the past few years the Society's vigor has become increasingly evident through its expanded programs. To this end, the Society: |
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Provides programs concerning its history and architecture,
as well as knowledge of and techniques for restoration of homes and furnishings.
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Above are details of our museum home.
Would you like to help us restore this
historical house or learn how to restore your own?
• Conducts popular house tours of the community's historic homes
during the Society's annual Long Beach Heritage Weekend each June and
at other times.
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| Heritage House Tour 2001 | Stained Glass Tour | Heritage House Tour 2000 |
• Purchased an historic house to serve as a museum.
• Maintains archives, which are available to researchers.
• Publishes materials including a newsletter.
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Provides Long Beach elementary school classes with speakers, videotapes,
memorabilia, maps and books on local history as part of the social
studies curriculum.
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| An Old Map from a display at the museum. | Reynold's development Long Beach on display at the museum. |