PROGRAMS PAST & UPCOMING
For more than a decade the Tottenville Historical Society has been presenting public exhibitions, programs, walking tours and informal discussion groups. 
 

 

UPCOMING
(All p
rograms at the H.H. Biddle House, 70 Satterlee St., Conference House Park, unless noted.)

Updates coming soon!

 

 

 

 

CURRENT

Ongoing exhibits: 

Howat Ceramics: A Timeless Legacy
A collection of fine porcelain figurines and home decor items created in Tottenville, 1930s-1960s, by Walter L. Howat. 

Alice's Garden 
Reopening in the spring of 2022 of Alice's Garden (terra cotta sculpture garden) with new ornamental sculpture (side lawn). 

Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
An exhibit celebrating the South Shore's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and spotlighting our recreational waterfront and more. Note location:  Rutan-Becket House, 6 Shore Rd. Open by chance or by appointment. 

A Stitch in Time, the Cultural and Social Significance of Women's Handiwork
Learn more about the history and importance of women's handiwork. An amazing display of a variety of local women's needlework, past and present, including needlepoint, cross stitch, quilting, crochet, knitting, as well as machine sewing.  Open Saturdays, 12-3pm. 

 


We offer highlights of some recent programs and events (click to learn more):

Annual Holiday Tree Celebration (2020)
80 Years Through the Lens (2018)
 
 
 
2nd Annual Holiday Festival of Tradition: Festival of Trees and Festival of Lights (2019)
Light "140" (2019)

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