ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2022
YEAR ROUND: A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY
SUMMER
Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife and Drums Corps leading July 4th Parade, July 7, 2019.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
IPP sponsors this colorful, fun-filled event each year.
The July 4th Parade approaching town, 2009.
Photograph by Jane Crary
The IPP Bike Parade reaching Village Green en masse, July 2, 2017.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
A Fife and Drums Corps July 4th concert on Village Green.
Date unknown. Photograph by Timothy J. Hallett
A group of Fishers Islanders singing patriotic songs, Independence Day celebration, Village Green, July 5, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
“Yours looks yummier,” July 5th, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Aaron Lusker is ready at the FIFD grill, July 5, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
FIFD volunteers serving food on the Fire Station lawn, July 5, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
A July 4th celebration balancing act, Village Green, July 2, 2016.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Decked out for the 4th, July 5, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Topped off by waving red, white and blue, July 2, 2016.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
duPont fireworks, Grey Gulls, West Harbor, July 7, 2021.
Photograph courtesy of the duPont family
For more than 70 years the Reynolds duPont family has presented a spectacular fireworks display each July 4th weekend over West Harbor.
duPont fireworks, Grey Gulls, West Harbor, circa 2006.
Photograph by Louisa Preston
New London Firework’s Cruise, July 12, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
This popular annual cruise to watch New London’s firework display from the deck of an FI ferry raises funds for the Fishers Island Community Center.
New London Firework’s Cruise, July 13, 2019.
Photograph by Marnie Franklin
Spectators all agog during New London Firework’s Cruise, July 13, 2019.
Photograph by Marnie Franklin
Cardboard Regatta, Dock Beach, July 10, 2017.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
IPP hosts this popular contest of corrugated creations.
Cardboard Regatta, Dock Beach, July 11, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Frenzied spectators trying to spur on the crews of slowly sinking soggy vessels, Cardboard Regatta, Dock Beach, July 11, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
The field of competitors is thinning out, Cardboard Regatta, Dock Beach, July 11, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Going down with a smile, Cardboard Regatta, Dock Beach, July 11, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Children’s Pond Program at Museum, H. Lee Ferguson, Jr. Wildlife Sanctuary, July 2, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Searching for turtles and frogs, July 2, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
During the summer months, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) presents weekly children’s programs at the Museum.
DPNC educator with Eastern painted turtle, Pond Program, H.L.F. Museum, July 2, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Dr. Adam Mitchell conducting tour of restored grasslands on Parade Ground during F.I. Conservancy’s Nature Days, August 13, 2017.
Photograph by Tom Sargent
Bryan Danforth and Marina Caillaud sharing entomological knowledge during F.I. Conservancy’s Nature Days, August 7, 2021.
Photograph by Augusta Foshay-Rothfeld
Enthralled spectators at F.I. Conservancy’s “Mothapalooza” moth/nocturnal insect event, Parade Grounds, July 16, 2021.
Photograph by Augusta Foshay-Rothfeld
Town of Southold officials and Town Board members arriving at Silver Eel Cove, August 6 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
“Fishers Island welcomed over 90 visitors from the Town of Southold on Wednesday. Town officials visited with their on island counterparts involved in the four tax districts (Waste Management, Ferry, School and Fire), toured the theater, installed a new street light fixture, attended a Land Use Committee meeting and more during the morning. After serving lunch to all, the Southold Town Board held their meeting at the Fishers Island School.” Quote from fishersisland.net.
Lunch in the Fishers Island School gym during Town of Southold’s annual visit to Fishers Island, August 6, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Peter Burr addresses the Board at Town Board meeting held at Fishers Island School, August 6, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Restored F.I. Community quilt presented at the FICC Art Show, August 9, 2019.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
The finished quilt, created by nine F.I. women in 2005, was put on permanent display at the FICC after professional restoration and archival framing.
Tibetan Buddhist monks with completed Sand Mandala of Compassion at the FICC, August 10, 2018.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Sponsored by St. John’s Church and hosted by the Community Center, these Buddhist monks promoted an international message of peace, wisdom and compassion.
Tibetan Monks after pouring Sand Mandala’s sand into Silver Eel Cove, August 10, 2018.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
The Community Center hosts and promotes a wide variety of events and activities throughout the year, this being one of the most unique ones in recent memory.
Fishers Island Yacht Club’s 58th Annual ’Round Island Race as seen from 2nd Hole at HHC, August 30, 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
’Round Island Race, August 30, 2014.
Photograph by Art Walsh
84 boats participated in this race on a picture-perfect day, including 16 from the FIYC.
A tightly-knit “Olympic” team playing “golf,” 42nd Annual Harbor Open Golf (HOG) tournament, 2012.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
Creativity and humor know no bounds as costumed teams present skits and floats, and then compete in zany “golf” to raise money for Island Health Project (IHP).
Hundreds of spectators lining the 42nd Annual HOG Tournament Parade route, September 2014.
Photograph by Jane T. Ahrens
This wildly popular annual event supports the vital services of IHP.
A memorable view of a HOG “Pom Pom” team, date unknown.
Photographer unknown
Two Reid “Dino Men” on HOG parade, circa 1988.
Photographer unknown
Scud’s Missiles. HOG Boroleum team, 1998.
Photograph courtesy of John Spofford
Annual exhibition sponsored by ALTUS Partners & CHUBB
