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Civil War Memories

An artistic and photographic perspective of Huntington.

The historic Soldiers and Sailors building is one of the most noticeable on Main Street. It sits on Old Burial Hill, which is sometimes also called Old Burying Ground.  Established sometime in the 17th century, Old Burial Hill is the earliest known public cemetery in Huntington and bears witness to war, violence and hardship for almost seven years.  Starting in 1776, Huntington was occupied by the British troops and the residents experienced change like you wouldn't believe.  Upon this land stood Fort Golgotha. It was built by the British with wood from the Old First Presbyterian Church which was torn down against the towns wishes. Colonel Benjamin Thompson ordered this construction and forced local residents to help. Even the Huntington …

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A New View: The Old Town Green Series - The Arsenal

An artistic and photographic perspective of Huntington.

Built in 1740 with an oak and pine frame, the Huntington Arsenal on Park Avenue just south of Main, is thought to be the only one left of its kind on Long Island.  Joseph Wickes built the original portion of the house, which sat on 1.5 acres of land, and used it to store grain.   Severn years later, Wickes sold the building to Gershom Sexton who remodeled and converted it into a livable dwelling. The six-foot extension included a room with a fireplace and another to the back of the house. Sexton plastered the interior walls as well. Not only was the arsenal used during the American Revolution but it was also the residence of Job Sammis and his family from 1748 to 1789.  A weaver by trade, Sammis settled in the home with his wife Elizabeth …

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