Washington Spy Trail

When planning a visit to explore the historic Washington Spy Trail along Rte 25a on Long Island, you can dine at the highly-rated Mirabelle Restaurant and Mirabelle Tavern at the historic 1751 Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. Seating is offered indoors or outside on the patio. Overlooking scenic Stony Brook Harbor, and located at the center of the picturesque colonial village of Stony Brook, you can also book a room to stay at the Inn or in one of the cottages. More info at: https://washingtonspytrail.com/category/lodging/

Located on the Washington Spy Trail, the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington is a hidden cultural gem that opened to the public 100 years ago. This year the museum is celebrating with its newly opened exhibit: Tracing History, Inspiring the Future that details important acquisitions to its collection along the way. Over the years, the collection has grown from 185 works in 1920, to 2,300 today, including many significant pieces. Tickets available at: https://www.heckscher.org/

Located in the heart of Huntington Village, make sure to stop at Finnegan's Restaurant & Tap Room for lunch or dinner, inside or outside on the patio, while you’re exploring the historic Washington Spy Trail. Established in 1912, Finnegan’s is Huntington Village’s oldest continually operating pub, offering American fare since before Prohibition. Finnegan’s Restaurant is located at 5 Wall St, Huntington, NY. More at: https://bit.ly/3fxUdj3

Spies, Bootleggers and Bluebloods. Did you know that Long Island’s scenic North Shore is linked to some of region’s most fascinating history? Revolutionary War era spies here helped channel George Washington the secrets he needed about British troop movement to help turn the tide of the war. Then, during the Gilded Age, the North Shore became a retreat for some of the country’s wealthiest individuals, who built European-caliper mansions and castles along its shores. Prohibition didn’t stop Long Islanders from imbibing. Rum-runners and bootleggers ran rampant, ferrying spirits to different locations along the Long Island Sound. There’s a lot to explore. Plan a visit at: https://washingtonspytrail.com/secrets-on-the-washington-s/

Come out and learn the fascinating history of some of Huntington’s earliest residents during Huntington Historical Society’s popular Old Burying Ground Walking Tours. The cemetery was established after the Town’s 1653 founding, and you’ll find stunning folk art and beautiful epitaphs, while listening to stories of Huntington’s rich history. Advance online reservations required. Dates: June 12 at 4pm, July 10 at 4pm, August 7 at 4pm, September 18 at 4pm, October 30 at 3pm, and November 13 at 3pm. More at: https://bit.ly/3c6rKPn

Meet a scientist! There are many revolutionary things that have happened along the Washington Spy Trail, including historic breakthroughs in science! Did you know that Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology? It’s home to eight Nobel Prize winners! On June 10 from 4:00-4:30, you can join Dr. Peter Koo for an online lecture, suitable for adults and high school students, as he explores Understanding Gene Regulation Through Deep Learning. Deep learning is a powerful approach to finding patterns in DNA and relating them to regulatory functions. Find out more at: https://dnalc.cshl.edu/programs/meet-a-scientist.html