Long Island Traditions

Address: 382 Main Street
Port Washington, New York 11050

Telephone: 516-767-8803
Fax: 516-767-8805

Website: www.longislandtraditions.org

Hours of Operation: Normal business hours.

Fees: Call for fees.

Mission: To document and preserve the maritime cultural traditions of Long Island.

Target Audience: General public, elementary and secondary schools.

Facility Description: Not Applicable

Facilities for People with Special Needs: Not Applicable

Types of Programs and Resources Offered: Curriculum materials, audio-visual materials, newsletter, educational programs for the public, educational programs for school groups, tours, field trips, in-school programs, teacher training, speakers bureau, and cultural resource reports on maritime issues for government agencies and local organizations.

Topics Addressed: Long Island Traditions examines the cultural activities and resources of maritime communities. These include: traditional maritime occupations, architectural resources including bay houses, historical patterns, shellfishing history, oral histories of fishermen and baymen, historical events including rum running, weather-related events such as hurricanes, and boat building.