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Shelter Island Historical Society

Preserving Yesterday...Today...For Tomorrow

Havens House 1743

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Havens House 1743

Shelter Island Historical Society

16 South Ferry Road
P.O. Box 847
Shelter Island, NY 11964-0847
Phone (631) 749-0025 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (631) 749-0025      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax (631) 749-1825
sihissoc@optonline.net
www.ShelterIslandHistorical.org
  
 
On Saturdays starting May 25 through September 14, 2013 9:00am: Yoga in the Barn by Heidi Fokine
 
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Saturday, June 22, 2013:"Greetings from Camp"
 
The Story of a SI Landmark from 1864-2013:
The Petit Camp for Girls, The Peconic Lodge, The Perlman Music Program
Opening Reception and Chamber Music Performance by Perlman alumni and students
To be held in the Havens House Barn.
 
 
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Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:00am to 3:00pm: Antique & Classic Car Show
This year's show will be featuring:
Steve Koller's spectacular 1932 Cord that won first place at the world famous Hershey Car Show in October.
Cliff Clark's astonishingly fast 1966 Plymouth Satellite with a rare 476 Hemi motor.
Shelter Island's first fire truck built in 1932 and beautifully restored to "as new condition" this year.
To be held on the grounds of the Havens House Museum. Raindate is June 30.
Admission is: $10 adults, $8 Shelter Island Historical Society Members, $5 children
 
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Saturday, July 13, 2013 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Shelter Island House Tour
Multiple Views: Water and Woods
 
"Clearhouse," a contemporary glass and steel minimalist masterpiece, which is discretely
nestled in a wooded site, cantilevers into the treetops and offers panoramic views of the Peconic Bay.
The two additional contemporary residences, which though modest in scale,
feel light and spacious and integrate innovative design features.
Complementing the modern architecture is an 1880 Colonial Revival,
which overlooks Dering Harbor and provides a glimpse into an earlier era.
Admission: $40.00 per person
Tickets may be purchased at: http://shelterislandhousetour2013.brownpapertickets.com
 
  
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Exhibit: Art in the Barn
Saturday, July 20, 2013; running through Thursday, August 1, 2013
Local artists share their paintings, photographs, performances, etc. Special features/program each Saturday.
 
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 6:00m to 10:00pm: Black & White Benefit
 The evening will begin with a cocktail hour followed by a buffet dinner,
held on the grounds of the Havens House Museum.
Guests are encouraged to dress in creative black and white attire.
Music entertainment by Vanessa Trouble and Company performs vintage jazz, swing and modern retro.
Admission: $175 per person
 
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Friday, August 2, 2013: Third NY Regiment of 1775 arrives & camps on Havens House property for the weekend
Saturday, August 3, 2013: One Day in History Complete with family activities, kids' games, burgers,
hot dogs etc. & special re-enactments by the Third Regiment
 
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Sunday, October 6, 2013: Members' Brunch
 
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Saturday, December 7, 2013: Holiday Program
 
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Sunday, December 8, 2013: Holiday Open House