The Henry L. Ferguson Museum recently welcomed third and fourth graders from the Fishers Island School for an exciting hands-on learning experience focused on the island’s Native American history and archaeology.
Taking Manhattan Illustrated talk on the the birth of New York City, presented at the Museum September 28, 2025, by Russell Shorto, author of The Island at the Center of the World. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Russell introduces us to “Taking Manhattan” his new riveting narrative that
There were 103 different species reported by observers in January and February. Of those, five were new and added to our overall list of historic sightings. That list now contains 257 species.
Osprey at Middle Farms Nest ~ September Migration Update One of the osprey chicks visited the nest for the last time this season on September 27, 2025. Early in September, both chicks were often seen on the nest, or on nearby poles and competing for fish, but by the middle
Dialogues: Harriet Brickman & Jenny Dixon Artist Harriet Brickman sat down with Jenny Dixon, former Director of the Noguchi Museum, August 22, 2025, to revisit Passages: Beach Forms, a site-specific public artwork Brickman created on South Beach, Fishers Island, in 1980. Their conversation explores the work's origins, its connection to
Osprey at Middle Farms Nest ~ August 2025 Update The two osprey chicks hang out on the nest August 31, 2025. In August the two osprey chicks at Middle Farms nest took their first flights (the 1st chick flew from nest on August 1 and the 2nd chick flew from
Fort H.G. Wright and the Defense of the Race Illustrated talk on the history of Fort H.G. Wright, presented at the Museum August 31, 2025, by Terrance McGovern, author of eight books on fortifications and long-time officer of the Coast Defense Study Group. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty
Birds at Rest Illustrated talk, presented at the Museum August 24, 2025 by noted ornithologist and author, Roger Pasquier, about how birds have evolved unique sleep habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyle. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Everybody enjoys watching birds during the daytime, but what do
Understanding the Global-to-Regional Climate Driven by Atmospheric CO2 Illustrated talk presented at the Museum August 3, 2025 by John P. Jasper Ph.D., Molecular Isotope Technologies, Niantic, Conn. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty. With geochemical experience in natural sciences spanning the last forty-five years, Dr. John Jasper will present
A Brief History of Land Use and Conservation on Fishers Island Illustrated talk, presented and hosted at the Museum August 10, 2025 by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Pierce surveys the history of land use on Fishers Island since first European settlement before turning his focus to land conservation efforts
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