๐Ÿ“ฎ P.O. Box 333, Mastic, NY 11950 ๐Ÿ“ž 631 949 0505 โœ‰๏ธ mastichistory333@gmail.com
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Mastic Peninsula Historical Society Est. 1999 ยท Mastic, New York
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America 250
Celebrating 250 Years of Independence
Suffolk County ยท 1776 โ€” 2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Mastic Peninsula: A Revolutionary Heartland

The Mastic Peninsula played a remarkable role in the American Revolution. William Floyd โ€” a Mastic resident โ€” signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. General Nathaniel Woodhull was captured and killed by the British near here. In November 1780, Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge and 80 dragoons rowed across the Long Island Sound and raided the Manor of St. George in Mastic โ€” the famous "Battle of Mastic." The Purple Heart was later awarded to a soldier who fought here. This community is not just watching the 250th Anniversary โ€” it is the 250th Anniversary.

Suffolk County is celebrating America's 250th birthday with events, exhibitions, lectures, tours, and festivals throughout 2026. Click any event below to find full details on the Suffolk 250 website.

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Your America 250 Passport

As America marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Suffolk County has created an official Passport Book โ€” your guide to historic sites, events, and commemorations across the county throughout 2026.

The Mastic Peninsula is at the heart of this story. William Floyd โ€” a Mastic resident โ€” was one of the signers. Download your free Passport and start exploring the places where history was made.

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Our Meetings

Monthly Society Meetings

The Mastic Peninsula Historical Society meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to everyone โ€” members and guests alike. Come see what we're working on, share your own knowledge of local history, and meet your neighbors.

Meetings are held at the Mastic Fire Department, 1080 Mastic Rd, Mastic, NY.

Note: July, August, and December meeting locations may vary. Check our Facebook page for updates.

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1st Wednesday

of each month

Mastic Fire Department
1080 Mastic Rd
Mastic, NY 11950

7:00 p.m.

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Suffolk 250 & MPHS Events

Events Calendar — 2026

MPHS monthly meetings plus Suffolk County America 250 events. Click any day for full event details.

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Signature Suffolk 250 Events

Don't Miss These Major Celebrations

July 2–4, 2026

LI Ducks Baseball + Fireworks

Three nights of fireworks. Fairfield Properties Ballpark, Central Islip. "George Washington" throws the first pitch July 4th.

July 3, 2026 — FREE

Freedom Fest 250 with Brett Young

Free concert + Grucci fireworks. Catholic Health Amphitheater, Farmingville. Tickets via MyCountry 96.1.

August 15, 2026

Oyster Jamboree & Frolic

Harborfront Park, Port Jefferson. 11am–6pm. Long Island oysters, live music, colonial games. Rain date Aug. 16.

October 24, 2026

Suffolk County 250th Commemorative Fair

At the Manor of St. George on the Mastic Peninsula. 10am–5pm. A must for MPHS members.

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