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Welcome to the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society
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Ann Farnum Curtis and a group of dedicated volunteers
created the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society's in 1976. The group's mission
was to preserve the history of the Lake Ronkonkoma area. Ann wrote and
published a history of the area titled "Three Waves - The Story of Lake
Ronkonkoma", released in 1976, and decreed that all revenue from sales
of the book forever to be used to support the organization. She then
convinced the Sachem Public Library to lease the vacant 1916 Ronkonkoma Free
Library building to her newly formed Historical Society. After a two-year
renovation, the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society Museum opened to the
public in May of 1978. The Museum's large collection of vintage photographs
and historical items were donated were donated by Ronkonkoma area residents.
The building is open year round for tours. We are open on Saturdays 10:00am
to 2:00pm or by appointment. We also host historical programs for school
groups, scout group and senior groups. We can also present historical
programs at other locations. Call us for more information.
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In 1995, Katherine Kenneth, the last surviving member
of the family of local resident Fitz-Greene Hallock, donated the Hallock
Homestead to the Historical Society for use as a museum. It is located on
Pond Road in Ronkonkoma. The house, named "The Maples" by the
Hallock family was built in 1888. It was donated witl ALL the original
furnishings inside. It is a time capsule into the life of a late 1800's Long
Island family. The house is open for tours and events throughout the year.
Historical Society members get a special behind-the-scenes look on tour
days. The outside yard features a beautiful croquet court, which can be
leased out for special events.
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Trustees
Richard Berlinghof
Richard Baake
Mary Bouklas
Evelyn Bozler
James Browne
Richard Lutz
Paul McInerney
Marjorie Raynor
Anthony Shakesby
Patricia Veprovsky
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Officers
President: Evelyn Vollgraff
Vice President: Pat Duffield
Treasurer: Anthony Shakesby
Secretary: Debra Chase-Schramm
Corresponding Secretary: Evelyn Bozler
Homestead Administrator: Paul McInernery
Museum Curator:
Dale Spencer
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