July 2026 – Volume 3 Issue 7
We know you’re busy, so rather than sending you a newsletter with a lot of text, please take a look at our latest Photo-Newsletter – a ‘snapshot’ of happenings to keep you informed and up-to-date on the Trust.
We’re sending out this edition of the Photo-Newsletter early – to remind everyone about our America 2026 event! Spread the word!
On Saturday, June 27th, the Three Village Community Trust is welcoming visitors to four of its unique properties:
The Smith/de Zafra House served as Brookhaven’s first Town Hall and symbolized resistance during colonial times.
Patriots Rock Historic Site is where Loyalist and Patriot forces clashed in 1777.
The Immigrant Worker Factory Houses reflect America’s Industrial Age.
The Bruce House now serves as headquarters and reflects 1930s life.
Wait, wait – Extra, Extra – Just in time to Celebrate America 250!
The Trust will be distributing free copies of Passport to 76 Historical and Cultural Sites.
Get your copy for a Summer of Fun – It’s Free.
Event: Celebrate America 250
Date: Saturday, June 27, Noon–3pm
Location: Various sites + Bruce House
Info: 631-942-4558
Let’s Get Ready To Party Like It’s 1776
Volunteers helped clean up the Smith/de Zafra House in preparation for the event.
The granary dates back to the 1800s and was recently stabilized with new support columns.
Save the Date – Saturday, August 22nd
What is Chicken Hill?
Chicken Hill was a diverse working-class community from the late 1800s to the 1960s.
Residents included Native Americans, African Americans, and immigrants from Europe.
The annual picnic celebrates this important heritage.
Date: August 22, 4pm–7pm
Location: Bruce House Grounds
The Greenway is looking Great Thanks to the Green Team
Volunteers helped clean up the Greenway, planting trees and clearing debris.
The Three Village Community Trust
The Trust manages historic sites, community programs, and preservation efforts across the Three Village area.
PO Box 2596, Setauket, New York, 11733
