events
Throughout the year we offer numerous wonderful events which embody 19th century traditions. Many of our events happen annually, while others are new each season! Not only do we offer historic events but we also play host to several 3rd party events each year as well.
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Events are always being added to this list so check back here and on our Facebook page (link at top of page labeled "f") for the most current information!
Events for 2025​​
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April 5th: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
April 19th: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
May 3rd: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
May 24th & 25th: Decoration Day Celebration
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 14th & 15th: Marching Through History
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 22nd: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 5th & 6th: 1863 Independence Day Celebration
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 19th: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 20th: Revolutionary War Encampment
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 26th: 14th Brooklyn Encampment
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 2nd & 3rd: Old Time Baseball Tournament
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 23rd & 24th:14th Brooklyn Encampment
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 30th & 31st: Old Time Music Weekend
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
September 12th, 13th & 14th: The Long Island Fair
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 11th: Revolutionary War Encampment
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October 25th & 26th: 1880’s Haunted Halloween
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
November 29th & 30th: 1863 Thanksgiving Day Celebration
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th: Candlelight Evenings
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Library passes are NOT valid for any and all of the above mentioned Events and dates.
*Ticket prices are subject to change for the special events listed above*
*3rd party events are labeled with a an asterisk.*
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The Long Island Fair is an annual festival put on in conjunction with the Agricultural Society of Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties. For dates and more information please click on the link below to visit their website:
*Please note that all events and programs are subject to changes and cancellation at any time. Additionally, some events, particularly 3rd party vendor events, do incur an additional fee, and may not include the museum's village.*