Huntington NY

Founded in 1653, its earliest residents were Matinecock Native Americans. Poet Walt Whitman was born there in 1819. For more information, call the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce (423-6100). All telephone numbers listed are area code 631.

Attractions

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave in the 18.5 acres Heckscher Park in Huntington. Industrialist and philanthropist August Heckscher founded this leading regional museum in 1920. Today, the Museum maintains a Permanent Collection of more than 2,200 works including paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and photography spanning five centuries from the early 16th to present. Additional information is available at www.heckscher.org or (631) 351-3250

Business Hours:
Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
First Friday of each month free viewing hours from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Huntington Historical Society Museums
Headquartered at the Huntington Sewing and Trade School, 209 Main St., c.1905. Sites include Dr. Daniel Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., c.1795, open for tours by appointment; David Conklin Farmhouse, 2 High St., c.1750, open for tours Tue.-Fri., Sun.1 - 4 p.m. (427-7045 ext. 401)

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center
246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., South Huntington. The home of Walt Whitman, America’s greatest poet, c.1819. Exhibit includes his papers, school master’s desk, recordings of his voice, and more. Summer hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun, 12-5 p.m.; closed major holidays Winter hours: Wed.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11-4 p.m.; closed major holidays. Fee. (427-5240)

Caumsett State Historic Park
Lloyd Neck. 1,500 acres with bridle path, salt water fishing, hiking, cross country skiing. (423-1770)

Henry Lloyd Manor c.1711
41 Lloyd Harbor Rd. in the village of Lloyd Harbor. Home of original settlers of area and birthplace of Jupiter Hammon. Year-round, weekends and by appointment. (424-6110)

Shopping & Dining

Stroll and shop in Huntington Village or the Walt Whitman Mall, with over 80 stores including major retailers, on Route 110. Call the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce for more information. (423-6100)

Lodging

Hilton Long Island
598 BroadHollow Rd.
Melville
(845-1000) 302 Rooms

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