Colonial Dames visit historical Farmhouse
 | | Shown in photo, left to right are Barbara M., Vivian Koch, Mildred Zimmermann, Sharon Piscopia, Susan Schlossberg and Kay Dewar |
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On May 18, members of the Long Island Chapter of the Colonial Dames 17th Century, Sharon Piscopia, Susan Schlossberg, Mildred Zimmermann, Kay Dewar and prospective members Barbara Masaros and Vivain Koch, visited the 1750 David Conklin Farmhouse Museum in Huntington. It is one of the earliest museums onLong Island. The docent was Cathi Horowitz, the education outreachcoordinator. Shegaveaatalkabout the Conklin family and the history of the Farm- house. The artifacts and the exhibits throughout the house illustrate three periods of the country's history: Colonial, Federal and Victorian themes.
The Colonial Dames is a group of women that can trace their ancestry to prior to 1701. If you have an interest in your family genealogy and would like membership information, contact Long Island Chapter President Sharon Piscopia at 516- 742-1727.
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