Presidential History of Long Island

Long Island is rich in Presidential history. From George Washington and the Culper Spy Ring, to Theodore Roosevelt’s summer home at Sagamore Hill, aka “The Summer Whitehouse.” Kristen and Sharon share all the secrets, stories, and ways to visit these monumental places in our Long Island history.

In this episode, the wine of the week is a 2015 Merlot from Lenz Winery. https://lenzwine.com 

Wine of the Week is sponsored by Long Island Wine Country at visit https://liwines.com.

Here are some of the places mentioned in this episode:

Washington Spy Trail:

Discover Long Island: https://www.discoverlongisland.com/things-to-do/famous-long-island/george-washingtons-spy-trail

Washington Spy Trail Official: https://washingtonspytrail.com/

TRIP IDEAS: 4 Day Historical Getaway along the Washington Spy Trail: https://www.discoverlongisland.com/trip-idea/the-george-washington-spy-trail/

Information about tours, education, annual Spy Day and more, visit the Three Village Historical Society: https://www.tvhs.org

Montauk Lighthouse:

https://www.discoverlongisland.com/member/montauk-point-lighthouse-museum/

Montauk Lighthouse Official: https://montauklighthouse.com/

Montauk Historical Society: https://www.montaukhistoricalsociety.org/

Deep Hollow Ranch:

http://www.deephollowranch.com/

Sagamore Hill:

https://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm

SOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:

Newsday: “U.S. Presidents on Long Island” Last Updated August 9, 2019

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/presidents-on-long-island-1.12879670

Long Island Press: “6 Places to Visit on Long Island With Presidential History” by Briana Bonfiglio, Decemebr 31,2020

https://www.longislandpress.com/2020/12/31/6-places-to-visit-on-long-island-with-presidential-history

The Presidents Hall of Fame http://thepresidentshalloffame.com/35-jacqueline-kennedy-onassis

CBS New York: “Sully The Service Dog Honored With Statue On Long Island” November 10, 2020

https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/11/10/sully-service-dog-statue/

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