‘Path Through History Weekend’ on June 18, 19

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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano in conjunction with New York State this week announced the “Path Through History Weekend” on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 at various museums throughout the county including: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Falaise at Sands Point Preserve, and Chelsea Mansion.

The schedule of events for the “Path Through History Weekend” are as follows:

Old Bethpage Village Restoration: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19:

· “Hands on History” – Participate in 19th century activities and crafts including: butter churning, military drills, candle making, and more.  10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and children 5-12. Located at 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. (516) 572-0200.

Tackapausha Museum and Preserve: Saturday, June 18:

· “Wild History of Nature” – Live animal presentation from primitive to the fox. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. $5 per person. Located at: 2225 Washington Ave. in Seaford. (516) 571-7443.

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve: Saturday, June 18:

· “Geology Day” – New York Before History – Rock and Mineral Identification, stream table demos, outdoor geology walk and geology craft. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per person. Located at 50 Barry Drive in Glen Cove. (516) 571-8010/11.

Falaise at Sands Point Preserve: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19:

· “Visions of a Pioneer” – The home of Capt. Harry F. Guggenheim. Tour times: 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. $10 per person plus additional parking fees. Located at 127 Middle Neck Road in Sands Point, NY. (516) 571-7901.

Chelsea Mansion: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19:

· “The Past, Present, and Future” – Tours of the Historic mansion and Garden with historic exhibit. Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $15 per person. Located at 34 Muttontown Lane in East Norwich. (516) 571-8551.

 For more information about Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museum, please call: (516) 572-0200, or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

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