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The Hicksville Gregory Museum is the last remaining judicial building in Nassau County that dates to the 1880s. It is home to Long Island’s public display of minerals, fossils, and butterflies, as well as photographs and artifacts related to the development of Hicksville and the surrounding area. Gregory Museum is creating awareness of and interest in earth science, natural history, and local history through the preservation and exhibition of specimens and artifacts as well as its production of publications and educational programs.

The Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage stands as one of the most compelling educational tools our region has at its disposal in telling the seminal story of American courage, valor, and sacrifice. The museum’s ability to create a military armored column accurately replicates the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II.

To preserve Long Island’s architectural and rural history of the 18^th and 19^th centuries, Nassau County purchased 209 acres of property in Old Bethpage, New York in 1963 and began laying the ground-work for what would become Long Island’s Living History Museum. Old Bethpage Village Restoration is home to numerous historic homes, wonderful exhibits, the finest interpreters and tradespeople, farm animals and interactive activities. It’s so much more than a museum; it’s a place to learn, enjoy, and be fully immersed in 18^th and 19^th century Long Island Life!

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay, NY, is a testament to the rich agricultural legacies of the Matinecock People and later Dutch and English Colonists. This dynamic and vibrant site features numerous historic structures, Olmsted Brothers-designed landscapes, and world class art and horticultural collections. As a former Gold Coast estate, it is preserved today as a celebration of art, architecture, landscape, and the people that resided on its land.

Raynham Hall Museum offers visitors to the nearly 300-year-old Townsend family home a glimpse of life as prominent merchants and heroic patriots. Visitors will learn about the espionage, domestic life, and the decorative arts of the time. The Museum provides educational programs and rotating exhibits as well as an exceptional collection of archives and artifacts that provide an in-depth look at the lives of the Townsend family since 1738.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26^th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt’s time in office, Sagamore Hill become an important landmark, as it served as Roosevelt’s “Summer White House”. Here you can explore 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails, and become inspired by the legacy of one of America’s most popular presidents.

The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center is a home for discovery and exploration of our environment. It was the country’s first National Audubon Society songbird sanctuary and is visible from Theodore Roosevelt’s gravesite. The 14 acres boast extensive gardens of native plants, several small ponds, a mile of hiking trails, and a famous Bessie Potter Vonnoh fountain sculpture. The sanctuary helps connect people with nature while promoting a sense of environmental stewardship through natural science and educational programs.