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05.18.2020 Around the Island

Shelter Island Historical Society seeks COVID stories

The Shelter Island Historical Society has expressed appreciation to those Islanders who have already submitted their accounts of life on the Island during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and welcomes...

05.03.2020 Around the Island

Tapestry forms centerpiece of Shelter Island’s History Center

The Shelter Island Historical Society is sharing online images of a unique tapestry woven by artist Helena Hernmarck, depicting the original 1652 contract for the purchase of Shelter Island...

04.10.2020 Around the Island

Historical Society: Save your story for history

The Shelter Island Historical Society has a request: share your experience of coping with the pandemic. We’re living through a notable period in history and the Society has re-stated...

06.28.2019 Education

School superintendent bidding Island farewell

School Superintendent Christine Finn said when she leaves her post at the end of this month, she’ll be a regular visitor to the Island where she led the school...

05.08.2018 Education

No one questions $11.7 million school budget

No potential town voters turned up Monday night at the public hearing on the proposed $11.7 million budget for the 2018-19 Shelter Island School District budget. There had been...

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Shelter Island Historical Society seeks COVID stories

Tapestry forms centerpiece of Shelter Island’s History Center

Historical Society: Save your story for history

School superintendent bidding Island farewell

No one questions $11.7 million school budget