June 2026 – Volume 3 Issue 6
We know you’re busy, so rather than sending you a newsletter with a lot of text, please take a look at our latest ‘Monthly Photo-Letter’ – a ‘snapshot’ of happenings to keep you informed and up-to-date with the Trust.
Mark your calendar and join us for a Celebration of America 250 – Saturday, June 27th from Noon – 3pm
We’ll have docent at four Trust sites that highlight our country’s colonial past as well as our nation’s development as a land of growth and opportunity. The properties are Patriots Rock Historic Site, the Smith/de Zafra House (Brookhaven’s first Town Hall,) the Immigrant Worker Factory Houses and our Bruce House Headquarters.
Stop and visit any or all of the sites at a time convenient for you and your family.
Topping it all off – we’ll conclude the day with an Old Fashion Fourth of July Party at our Bruce House Headquarters starting from 3pm – 4pm.
Patriots Rock – 97 Main Street, Setauket
Smith/de Zafra House – 55 Main Street, Setauket
The Bruce House- 148 Main Street, Setauket
The Immigrant Factory Worker Houses – 148 Main Street, Setauket
The Trust is proud to announce its latest publication – Passport to Exploring 76 Historical and Cultural Sites in the Greater Three Village Area. This new Passport is part of the Trust’s celebration of America 250. It features some of the most important sites located throughout our wonderful community.
It is the perfect guide, travel log, and vacation handbook for families to use throughout the Summer!
We will be distributing the Passport for free on Saturday, June 27th during our America 250 Celebration.
Drop by any of the sites to get your free copy!
(Supplies are limited)
Work at the Hawkins House Continues!
We’re getting closer and closer to finishing the interior work at the Hawkins House in Stony Brook. This historic home has been undergoing extensive restoration for many years. The work has included: removal of the exterior siding/shingles and replacement, a new upgraded electrical system, a new wood shingle roof, extensive wall board and ceiling repair, etc.
Below is a photo of the new cabinets being prepared for the kitchen:
The Greenway has a new amenity!
The Trust has partnered with Scouting America for many years on a variety of projects to benefit your Greenway experience. The latest addition to the trail is a Bike Repair Station located at the Setauket Trailhead. Inflate your tires, adjust your brakes, make minor repairs – the bike stand does it all! A big Thank You to Holden Cone, Eagle Scout candidate.
Demonstrating the Dynamics of Maria’s No Mow May
The international movement of No Mow May centers on having people – and institutions – reevaluate their relationship to lawn and yard care. Do you really need to use herbicides, insecticides, or even irrigation? Can you reduce the amount of lawn area in favor of gardens with native species? The Trust, under the guidance of Emily Riley, has installed Long Island native plants at the Bruce House Headquarters. Less lawn, more nature!
The Three Village Community Trust
A community of volunteers working to “Protect the Places You Love.”
Trust properties and stewardships include: The Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway, Patriots Rock Historic Site, The Immigrant Factory Worker Houses, the Hawkins Homestead, the Smith/de Zafra House, the Bruce House, the Steven D. Mathews Preserve, The Little Red House, the Dr. Robert and Julia de Zafra Estate, and the Tyler House.
Trust programs and outreaches include: The Trail Steward Program, The Little Food Pantry, Chicken Hill Country Picnic, Annual Winter Coat Drive, Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Patriots Rock Program – Culper Spy Day, Maria’s No Mow May, Simply De-Vine Awareness Program, Annual Ukrainian Relief Drive, The Trail Mix Newsletter, monthly Greenway Cleanups, Earth Day Celebration, The Trust’s Photo Letter, and the Stony Brook Train Station Beautification Project.
The Trust is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization of all volunteers dedicated to Protecting the Places You Love.
PO Box 2596, Setauket, New York 11733
