Revealing Long Island History

Uncover Long Island’s history through the BHS Collections.

Select an object to peek into the past —

Painting of Reverend Samuel Buell by Abraham G.D. Tuthill

Reverend Samuel Buell

Abraham G.D. Tuthill, 1798

Portrait miniature of George Washington

Charles Willson Peale, circa 1779–1785

Seated American Indian Show Figure

1850–1900

Bloodgood Haviland Cutter

Sarah Purchase Henderson, 1888

35-star national flag

Martha J. Ovington, circa 1863–1865

Side Chair

1845–1850

Land deed

1643

Desk Box

1640–1660