Cow Neck in the Revolution

The area we now call Port Washington was occupied by the British for seven years during the Revolutionary War. Local families suffered immense hardship: they were forced to quarter enemy troops, had their children pressed into service, and even endured pirate attacks. Some Cow Neck Patriots bravely fought for American freedom while others assisted the revolutionary cause in secret – and some yet remained loyal to the Crown. These stories are explored in Cow Neck in the Revolution, presented in collaboration with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in celebration of 250 years of American independence. On display in the History Center Annex June through December 2026.

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Google Drive For The Perplexed

In this program, learn the basics of Google Drive! Google Drive is helpful in storing videos, photos, audio and other files such as documents, spreadsheets and slideshow presentations. 

3:30pm - 4:30pm View Details

Port Washington in 360°: Where History Surrounds You

Take a virtual journey to dozens of spots around Port Washington, one 360-degree view at a time. Discover unique perspectives and locations from across town — some surprisingly new, others now vanished — and hear the stories and history behind each location.  Chris Bain, the President of the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society will be our guide on this visual presentation.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty - Thomas Jefferson - Architecture for the New Republic

Join award winning teacher and art historian Dennis Raverty for a visual presentation about Thomas Jefferson who was not only a statesman and a president, but also an architect. He wanted to create a new type of architecture appropriate for a democratic republic with neoclassical form, in such buildings as the Virginia State House, the campus of the University of Virginia and his private plantation, Monticello. This presentation will examine Jefferson's architectural and city planning work critically, revealing the problematic and contradictory qualities of some of his designs, which attempted to hide the existence of slavery "behind the scenes." 

This program is part of the Library's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 'hybrid' event that can be attended either "In-Person" or "Online" on the Zoom platform. You can choose which option you wish to register for below in the "Attend In-Person" OR "Attend Online" choices below.

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details