What's
going on . . .
Calendar of Events
2011
Sunday, December 4
Holiday Party
1 PM to 4 PM
Victorian Christmas tree and decorations, toy and doll exhibit,
and refreshments.
2012
Friday, February 10
Annual Dinner
The 45th Annual Dinner
to be held at
Port Jefferson Country Club
Election of officers and trustees, committee reports.
Sat., April 28 & Sun., April 29
Spring Antiques & Garden Weekend
RAIN or SHINE
Sat.& Sun 10 AM - 5 PM
All Day Show and Sale
Two day antiques & garden show in the Village Center.
Three floors of quality vendors
selling antiques and collectibles.
The Suwassett Garden Club
will have a garden booth with flowers and plants
and a bake sale of homemade goodies.
The weekend will include raffles, 50/50 drawing and refreshments.
Cafe - Offering Sandwiches, Coffee and Cold Drinks.
Admission Saturday and Sunday is $5 ($1 off with postcard).
Call (631) 473-2665 for more information
or email us: Info@portjeffhistorical.org
It's that time of year again!
Please donate an afternoon and become a Greeter for The Mather House Museum, Tourist Season!
Please call (631) 473-2665
Greeters needed for Tuesdays & Wednesdays1-4 PM
Saturday, June 30
Museum Shop Opens
The Museum Shop has donated and consigned antiques
for sale in the 1840's Craft House
located to the right of the main house.
Come find that "special" gift or treasure.
The shop is open the same hours as the museum.
Antique Clock Collecting
by John Burns
Port Jefferson Free Library
100 Thompson Street, Port Jefferson (631) 473-0022
7 PM
The Spinney Antique Clock Museum, owned and operated by The Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson, is a unique cross section of 200 American & European Antique Shelf Clocks, Wall Clocks and Grandfather Clocks.
John Burns, clock collector and researcher
from the Spinney Antique Clock Museum, the Repair Clock Museum,
The Repair School and The Clock Guild.
John will present "Antique Clock Collecting Part One"
giving you tips on how to research a clock for purchase
and what you should know when buying an antique clock.
If you presently own and antique clock, John will discuss what you need to know to maintain it in good working order and appearance.
Please join us for a very interesting evening.
Register at The Adult Reference Desk.
Saturday, June 30 to Sunday, September 30
Opening of the Museum
The Mather Museum opens for the season with the newly refurbished interior.
This Year's Exhibit:
"Celebrations, Festivals & Events in Port Jefferson"
This years exhibit will be featuring celebrations, festivals and events that have occurred in Port Jefferson over the years.
How will you be celebrating Memorial Day this year?
Do you think it can compare to The Fun Fest reported in the 1929 Crystal?
The museum is open with guided tours on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
1 PM to 4 PM
Donation $3.
Wednesday, July 4
4th of July Parade
The Historical Society will have a float in the
Annual 4th of July Parade which travels down Main Street
starting at 10:00 AM
Antique Clock Fair, Exhibits & Sale
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Spinney Clock Museum and Museum Grounds
Program of Activities at the Fair
10 AM - Noon - Clocks for sale
10 AM - 4 PM - Tours of The Museum Complex & Clock Repair School
10 AM - 4 PM - Demonstrations of Clock Repair
1 PM Lecture - "Clock Collecting Part Two"
a Check List for Buying, Pricing and Inspecting a Clock.
Where to buy, repair and get professional help.
A Handout will be provided.
10 AM - 4 PM Consignment Shop will be open for shopping
Unique and unusual gifts, Society Publications, postcards
2 PM - 4 PM - Antique Clock Appraisal
Verbal, one clock per person, $2. Donation with entry fee
Limited to first 50 people
Entrance Fee $15.
includes Door Prizes, Raffles, Tours & Refreshments
Refreshments - Noon - 3 PM (Sandwiches, Pastries, Wine)
This will be a major fundraiser
for the operation of our Spinney Clock Collection and our Clock Repair School.
It will also be a unique and informative activity to attend.
We hope you will join us on this day.
We are also in need of volunteer help both in preparation activities
and on the day of the Fair.
If you have a few hours hours to help,
or could donate a bottle of wine or homemade cookies or cake,
please call John Burns at (631) 567-1498
or the museum to leave a message (631) 473-2665.
We hope to hear from you. Bring a friend and make it a fun outing!
Entire Month of August
See Our Port Jefferson Library Display
Display Offerings:
The bottom shelf focuses on the Spinney Clock Collection,
the clock school offerings and samples of our publications
which can be purchased at the Museum shop.
The middle shelf highlights this year's exhibit in particular
Old Home Week photos.
The top shelf displays some of the unique offerings in the
Mather Consignment Shop.
Prices are on the items and can be purchased by calling
Eileen 928-3432 or Beth 278-3292.
Included in the display are a Made-in-USA Marx wind-up jumping dog,
a red metal child's shovel from Oettinger's store,
a locally handmade Raggedy Ann Doll with reversible clothing
and other interesting items.
Below the display there is free literature about the Historical Society.
Saturday, October 13
The 25th Annual Fall Auction
Outdoor Antiques Auction
under a tent on the museum lawn (rain or shine).
You'll find many unique items to choose from.
Preview starts at 9:00 AM
Auction starts promptly at 9:30 AM
Please visit our auction page for further information
All Costumes worn in the Parade
were provided by:
Antique Costumes & Prop Rental
of Port Jefferson
(See their ad in the Society's Newsletter)
2010
Cedar Hill Cemetary
Spirit Tour
Photos by
Chris Ryon
Thursday, December 1
Come Join Us to help
Decorate The Museum
For The Holidays, 6:30 PM
Visit us on Facebook!
2010
4th of July
Parade
