The second annual “Wheels Through Time: Antique Car Hill Climb & Car Show” takes place on June 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The historical society has teamed up with the Vintage Flathead Timing Association for this exciting event. The morning features the Antique Car Hill Climb, an event popular in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Classic (pre-1940) roadsters assemble at Hempstead Harbor Beach Park and are timed racing up the hill, while onlookers cheer along the sidewalks.
Then at noon, a parade of antique cars will head over to the Sands-Willets House, joining some ‘newer’ antiques (through the 1970s) for a classic car show. While there, enjoy live music by the CNPHS’s house band, The Front Porch Players, take a tour of the Sands-Willets house and enjoy hot dogs and popcorn.
To enter an antique car in the hill climb or classic car show, visit our website – www.cowneck.org – to learn more about the requirements or email carshow@cowneck.org.
Summer is almost here, and with it the annual events and tours put on by the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society. The best news – all events and tours are free for 2019 (donations are happily accepted).
Tours: Dodge Homestead tours, Sands-Willets House tours, and Magical History Walking Tours of the Manhasset Bay through October.
Dodge Homestead tours are available the fourth Sunday of most months through October, at 2 p.m. sharp. Sands-Willets House tours take place most first and third Sundays through October at 2 p.m. sharp.
Magical History Walking Tours of Manhasset Bay meet the first weekend of most months through October. The 1-mile tour begins at the Town Dock and ends at the Port North Dock. Tours start at 11 a.m. sharp. You will walk the shoreline with a knowledgeable guide who will explain the history of Port Washington, including its rich history of sand mining, shellfishing, aviation, and tourism. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours, with bench stops along the way. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy it at the North Dock at the end of the tour. No reservations necessary for any tours, just show up on time.
Become part of history and join the CNPHS. Volunteers are welcome. For more information, please visit the newly updated website – www.cowneck.org.
Submitted by the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society.
