Levittown Historical Society Blog

May 2011 meeting

levittownhs — Mon, 16 May 2011 01:31:57 +0000

The next general meeting of the Levittown Historical Society will be held May 16, 2011 in the Community Room of the Levittown Library located on Bluegrass Lane.

Joy Weaver, a Quaker historian, will explore the history of the Quakers on Long Island.

Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Historical Society April Meeting

levittownhs — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:02:04 +0000

From Deutschland to Long Island
Randall J. Ratje of the Steuben Society explores the rich German-American heritage of western Long Island in the 19th and early 20th centuries. April 19, 2010. 7:30-9:30pm. Levittown Public Library.

Historical Society Meeting March 15, 2010

levittownhs — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:54:06 +0000

Snap! Crackle! Pop-Culture Levittown Musician and Pop Culture historian Bob Koenig examines breakfast cereal’s curious role in American History and Popular Culture. 7:30 PM Levittown Public Library.

Vereran’s Day

levittownhs — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:22:38 +0000

Veteran's Day Flags at Levittown Community Church 2009

The Reverend Dr. Joseph Cusack, Board member of the Historical Society, and the Community Church presented this idea for veteran’s Day. Each American flag is in honor of someone from the Church. Historical Society Board Member Bob Koenig honored Sgt. William F. Dwyer, (USMC-Korean War), who also is a Society Board member. May we not forget the Veterans, as Levittown was founded on these brave persons.

Levittown Play in NYC

levittownhs — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:04:49 +0000

Polly, Bob, and Geri attended a viewing of this play “Levittown” over the summer. Here we are with playwright on the stage: a 1950 Levitt ranch Home living room!

November General Meeting

levittownhs — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:59:13 +0000

“The New Jerusalem”
Paul Manton, vice president of the Levittown Historical Society explores the story of the Pilgrims, their ethnic and religious origins and voyage on the Mayflower (and the many myths and misconceptions thereof), and the Puritan founding of New England.
November 15, 2009 7:30-9:30 Levittown Public Library. Brief Society business meeting and
free refreshments served afterward.

October 2009 Meeting

levittownhs — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:03:45 +0000

The Beginnings of New Netherlands.
October 19, 2009 7:30-9:30pm. Levittown Public Library.
Dr. Natalie Naylor, former director of the Long Island Studies Institute, observes the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage and the beginning of New Netherlands, the precursor to New York.
Brief Levittown Historical Society business meeting; free refreshments.

LHS and the Internet

levittownhs — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:13:14 +0000

Levittown Museum in Second Life

The Historical Society has the videos on YOUTUBE that Bob & Jonny koenig produced (seen in another part of this blog)

Bob Koenig is also responsible for bringing Levittown to a website titled “Second Life” This site contains a virtual world (SIM) that you download into your computer, log on as a character, and be a part of the virtual web. Koenig (as Bobkoe Nirvana) started a Levittown Historical Society right into this new world.

A look inside the virtual Museum

Bob Koenig was also honored by the Society this year at Levittown School Districts “Recognition Night”

President Polly Dwyer Presents Certificate to Bob Koenig, Dr. Sirois looks on

September Meeting

levittownhs — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:25:58 +0000

“Hicksville, 11801″
Cinematographer Jennifer Uihlein presents her 2008 documentary on the history of Hicksville and the surrounding communities including interviews with local historians, archival footage, the recollections of older residents, and the tale of her family’s migration from Ukraine to Hicksville.
September 21, 2009 7:30-9:30pm. at Levittown Public Library. Free admission, free refreshments, brief joint business meeting of the Levittown Historical Society and Levittown Community Council to follow program.

General Meeting Monday, June 15

levittownhs — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:11:12 +0000

“The Seaford Story”
Join our neighbors from the Seaford Historical Society as we explore Seaford’s extraordinary transformation from colonial Quaker settlement to 19th century seaside resort to suburba’s gateway to Jones Beach.

Monday, June 15th. 7:30 PM
Levittown Library meeting room