Did you know that long before Lindenhurst became known as such, Native Americans called the area Neguntatogue, which translates to? In 1930, what famous baseball players visited Lindenhurst to play an exhibition game against the local Lindenhurst team, Addie Klein’s Lindenhurst Nine? Did Lindenhurst ever have its own police department? Can you name an early area settler who fought in the French and Indian War and then served as a Sergeant in the American Revolution? The answers to these and other historical questions that tell the Lindenhurst story from the mid-1600s through the late 20th century can be found at the Lindenhurst Historical Society’s Old Village Hall Museum. The museum building itself is indeed a historical artifact and is among the four historical museum buildings owned by the Village of Lindenhurst and championed by the Historical Society’s stewardship. Open year-round, the museum offers residents and visitors more than a glimpse into Lindenhurst’s storied history. So, if you are looking for some local activity to while away a chilly Saturday afternoon or a place to take the children during school holiday break, why not visit the museum? Docents are on hand to answer questions and offer insight on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 pm to 4 pm. Come in out of the cold and discover a sense of place and a community bonding heritage. Admission is always free.
The Old Village Hall Museum is located at Irmisch Historical Park, on the corner of South Broadway and Kent Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-506-8431 or email the Lindenhurst Historical Society at lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
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