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About the Historical SocietyThe mission of the Historical Society of the Massapequas is to preserve the local history of Massapequa and Massapequa Park, and to educate people about the richness of our local heritage. If you like attending our events and support our mission, then please consider joining our group and become a member!
Also, we are currently in the midst of fundraising to help restore the buildings of the Historical Complex , so if you can, please help! 
- Thank You -The Historical Society of the Massapequas would like to thank our doctors, nurses, first responders, and public safety officers on the front lines. 2027 Calendar Winners...
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Upcoming Events
Order One of Our New Commemorative Mugs . . .
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We will be publishing new historical articles about local history on our new blog. Our fifth article, 125 Years of Service: The Floyd-Jones Free Library by George Kirchmann can be seen here.
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Looking for a new, great book about local history? Look no further. Local Massapequa historian, George Kirchmann, has released his latest book.
Books are available for sale at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at the Delancey Floyd-Jones Library. From Mansions to Suburbia: The Massapequas 1945 - 1985
A history of changes in the Massapequas since World War II, written by Historical Society Trustee George Kirchmann. Copies available from three stores on Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park: Denise's Hair Salon, Yours to Treasure, and Tim's Florist, or from Amazon.com, or Barnes and Noble.com. |
The Historical Complex Repair Campaign
The Old Grace Church and the Elbert Floyd Jones Servant's Cottage are in urgent need of repair. The Historical Society of the Massapequas needs to obtain significant funds to repair and restore both of these buildings.
Please help us by making a donation to:
The Historical Society of the Massapequas
4755 Merrick Road
P.O. Box 211
Massapequa, N.Y. 11758-0211
You can see the Engineer's Report detailing the repairs that are needed at the church and the cottage here.
Here is an updated report as of April 2024. Click here.
CONTACTING THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY . . .
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Our mailing address is:
The Historical Society of the Massapequas 4755 Merrick Road P.O. Box 211 Massapequa, N.Y. 11758-0211 |
Our phone numbers are:
(516) 799-2023 - (Historical Society) (516) 799-6722 - (Library Office) |
Our email address is:
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Massapequa Public Library Archives featuring the Massapequa Post
The digital archives of the Massapequa Public Library, featuring the Massapequa Post dating from 1951 to 1986.
New York Heritage Digital Collections
The digital archives includes collections from the Massapequa Public Library and
the Massapequa Historical Society.
Long Island University - Preservica
Generous grants from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation are enabling the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University to digitize local history materials in Nassau and Suffolk Counties including the Massapequa Historical Society.
Massapequa Historical Society Facebook Page
Long Island Memories (Massapequa)
Digital online archive of historic photos and documents about Massapequa and Massapequa Park.
Massapequa: A Pictorial History Through the Eyes of Baby Boomers
Facebook page about the Massapequas run by author and photographer Richard Klein.
You know you are from Massapequa if . . .
Facebook page - a collective history of the Massapequas (all 11758 and 11762) and our common experiences . . .
