• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

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Event Details

  • 11/03/2012

    Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate | Map Time: 10:00 AM Fee Information: Free Contact Name: William Floyd Estate Contact Phone Number: 631-399-2030

A unique introduction to the trees, tools and woods of the Colonial Period in New York! The Floyd Family used the pristine forests to build their beloved "Old Mastic House" and all of their barns and outbuildings. Samples of wood and tools used by the Floyds and their carpenters will be shown and explained. A tree walk will occur afterwards, weather permitting.