UPCOMING EVENTS

“He Dared to Sign: William Floyd of Mastick”

MaryLaura Lamont, retired William Floyd Estate Ranger

William Floyd of Mastick ran a large colonial plantation on the south shore of Long Island.  He also was elected to go to Continental Congress and there, he signed his name to the Declaration of Independence in 1776, being the only representative from Suffolk County to do so.  He risked his life, family and farm for doing so.  He signed that document, along with 49 other men, not on July 4th as so commonly believed, but on August 2nd!

This program presents facts on Floyds long life and his connections to other Long Islanders.  Also discussed will be the actual signing of the Declaration of Independence and the events leading up to that, and about the other New York men who signed along with Floyd.  Our speaker, MaryLaura Lamont, is a retired William Floyd Estate Ranger.

Floyd’s house in Mastic is open Wednesdays through Sundays until September 30.

We are partnering with the Jericho Public Library for this hybrid program, available in person or on Zoom.  We encourage you to register to attend either in person or the zoom webinar at: 

Registration link is pending.

Zoom registration will close at 2:00pm on October 4th, or sooner if the Zoom registrants reach the limit of 200.

If you have the Long Island 250 Blue Passport Book, be sure to bring it to the meeting for it to be stamped.

Refreshments to follow at the library.

Driving Directions: The Jericho Library is at 1 Merry Lane, Jericho 11753, just south of Rt. 25 (Jericho Turnpike).  From the Northern State Parkway, take exit 35 North or from the LIE/Rt. 495, take exit 41 North onto Rts. 106/107.  Stay in the right-hand lane and turn right onto Rt. 25 East.  Go a very short distance and turn right (south) onto Merry Lane.  The Jericho Library will be on your left; parking is available on both sides of the building.

Guests are welcome to attend this free program, either at the library or virtually on Zoom.  Please tell your friends.