Join us June 12, 2022 at the Mary E. Bell House
Events
Mother’s Day Aprons Exhibit
Come take photos with your Mother, Grandmother, Aunts, Sisters and Grand-daughters on our picturesque grounds, with aprons blowing in the breeze! This apron event is a collection of every style of apron that has been donated over the years for this annual Mother’s Day celebration.
This event is in recognition of Diane Schwindt’s brilliant collection of aprons, celebrating the loving, nurturing care a mother offers to the people in her life through the process of cooking.
Bring the kids to experience our historic teepee, while you and your mother enjoy the exhibit and browse through our copious supply of books in our Book Barn.
All proceeds from the purchase of books benefit the Restoration of the Ketcham Inn. We are open until dusk if it is a beautiful day, come join us!
Annual Wreath Project
Join us late November each year to spread some Christmas cheer! Decorate wreaths from 8am-10am. Delivering wreaths to shop owners through the Moriches corridor from 10am-12pm. Wreaths (donated by Weiss Nursery), bows & ornaments (donated by KIFI), & pine cones are supplied by you. Additional ornaments and decorations are welcomed! (No glass ornaments)
10/30 – ‘Magic of the Cauldron’ Night
Join us at Ketcham Inn on Saturday, October 30 from 6-8pm for a captivating cauldron tale and bite to eat. As darkness begins to envelop the land, leaving the open fire and crescent moon for light, enjoy soup and freshly-baked bread from the c.1693 hearth kitchen. Refreshments available for purchase in the Tavern.
All proceeds go to the detailed restoration of the State and National Register Building, Ketcham Inn.
Hope to see you here!
10/2 – Bill Bleyer Book Signing
Join us at Ketcham Inn on Saturday, October 2 at 6pm for a discussion and book signing event with George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring author Bill Bleyer. Book available for purchase at Ketcham Inn Book Barn.
Reservations required, see Eventbrite for more details.
All proceeds go to the detailed restoration of the State and National Register Building, Ketcham Inn.
Hope to see you here!
National Vinyl Day Sale
Along with hundreds of records and CDs you will find hundreds of books about Rock Stars and Hollywood’s most famous Movie and Theater Stars.
All proceeds go to the detailed restoration of the State and National Register Building, Ketcham Inn
Friday Saturday Sunday, August 13, 14, 15
Juneteenth Gathering 2021: Changing the Narrative
Mary E. Bell House, a State and National Register building
Juneteenth flags on the porch Sweet potato pies prepared by Diane Schwindt
June 12, 2021 Juneteenth Gathering
The Juneteenth Gathering held at the Mary E. Bell House on Saturday was well-attended by Brookhaven Town Supervisor, Councilman, Town Historian, along with friends and neighbors from the Bell A.M.E. Zion Church and residents of the Moriches.
Event Flyer Event Program
Changing the Narrative of Slavery, Mary E. Bell House Dedication
Last preparations are being made to the interior of Mary E. Bell House for a public opening, June 22nd 2019. However today, Cheyney McKnight, Living Historian, will make a guest visit to help with the final interior interpretation and gain a further understanding of the life of the Smith-Bell inhabitants.
Annual Scarecrow Project
SCARECROW WORKSHOP at Ketcham Inn!!! Build your own classic scarecrow. Wood stakes, burlap bags and straw will be provided. Bring your own head, decorations, jeans, shirts, cloths, accessories, scissors, and hot glue to build your scarecrow. All completed scarecrow will be displayed on Main Street in Center and East Moriches until mid-November.
Program runs from 10am-3pm.
Suggested donation is $20
Civil War Reenactment 10/10 – 10/11
Gather on the front lawn of Ben Haven’s homestead where Civil War Reenactors will be spending the weekend! Take a peek into their tents, ask questions, observe camp life. Event is free but donations are welcome.
Great Event for students studying the Civil War, especially home and virtual schoolers! RSVP Through Eventbrite. Event is located at Ben Haven’s homestead, 15 Montauk Highway, East Moriches, NY, 11940.
To contact this Co K. 67th NY Historical Assn, First Long Island Volunteers, Civil War Re-enactors & Living Historians for programming, visit newyorkcivilwar.com