View of F.I. Sound from Chocomount Cove Sanctuary, May 2018 by Bob Miller In 2017 the Museum’s Land Trust was extremely fortunate to acquire the land of the new “Chocomount Cove Sanctuary” through the generosity of the C.V. Ferguson Family. This exceptional five-acre parcel extends from the East End main road to Fishers
M.V. Islander after conversion for service in World War II. by Polly Edmonds Director’s note: The following account of ferry transportation in the 1940s is from the December 1967 issue of “Polly’s Letter,” a newsletter distributed by realtor, shop owner, and Ferry Commissioner Polly Edmonds. It was sent out semi-annually from 1964 until
Water surging over Money Pond during the hurricane. From The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Newsletter 2018 The following account of the 1938 Hurricane’s effect on Fishers Island was found in the Museum’s files. It was unsigned. Please contact the Museum if you are able to identify the author. Please note that September 21,
Charlie Ferguson posing with Tedwyns Tailagan, Field Trials, Fishers Island, 1931 A Generous Donation from the Charles B. Ferguson Family In the period following Charlie Ferguson’s death on January 7, 2018, his family searched through his many possessions for objects, books and creative works that were a good fit with the Museum’s various
Untitled watercolor on paper by Louis Agassiz Fuertes To Harry Ferguson A souvenir of many kindnesses. ~ Louis Agassiz Fuertes. On April 7, 2018, the Museum purchased at auction two works of art by celebrated bird artist and illustrator Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927). They had originally been given as
What Is Seagrass, and Why Should We Care About It? Seagrasses are under intense pressure globally, and this pressure is particularly acute in Long Island Sound. Given the many benefits of the plant to both the aquatic and human Fishers Island communities, the decline of seagrass is cause for concern.
An illustrated lecture by David Zapatka, whose extraordinary photographs of lighthouses at night were recently published in book format.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Museum, 2nd Floor.
MUSEUM CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Get up close and personal with live owls; dissect owl pellets and learn about owls unique adaptations for nocturnal life.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Time: 2-3 p.m. Place: The Museum
An illustrated lecture by HLF Museum Director Pierce Rafferty.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Museum, 2nd Floor.
An illustrated lecture by naturalist and wild food enthusiast Russ Cohen
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Museum, 2nd Floor.
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F.I. Sketchbook 2005
