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URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/13th-annual-hlfm-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HLFM_Holiday_Wreath_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20251205T195152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T231812Z UID:37188-1766235600-1766239200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Nature Crafts: Outdoor Ornaments for the Birds DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with a cozy crafting session at the Museum! Join us to create beautiful\, nature-inspired outdoor ornaments that not only brighten your yard but also provide food for local birds. \nWHEN: Saturday\, December 20\, 2025\nTIME: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nPLACE: In-person at the Museum\, second floor \nSupplies will be provided\, along with hot cocoa to keep you warm while you work. Participants will take their handcrafted ornaments home at the end of the workshop. \nAll are welcome at this family friendly activity. Children should be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/nature-crafts-outdoor-ornaments-for-the-birds/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gingerbread-birdseed_ornament.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20251015T180846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T183949Z UID:36527-1760877000-1760877000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Citizen Science Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a celebration of work by the community. Hear about the efforts of volunteers to gather data and conduct important conservation work on the Land Trust. Attendees will learn about various citizen science opportunities and what the initial data shows us about flora and fauna on Fishers Island. \nWHEN: Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\nTIME: 12:30 p.m.\nPLACE: In person at the Museum and virtual via zoom \nLunch will be provided. Optional guided trail walk to follow. \nPlease RSVP to Jessica NeJame at jnejame@fergusonmuseum.org by Friday\, October 17. \nJoin via ZoomMeeting ID: 864 5248 2130 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,86452482130# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,86452482130# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/86452482130/invitations?signature=j2L-hbDite2n0hglTvopkriXTNEkA3foFWBfoQQNijo \nPHOTO CREDIT: In 2020 a group of 15 masked and distanced bird watchers got a perfect day for migrating hawks and songbirds (and a few Monarch butterflies and dragonflies) – Northwest winds following a front.\nPhotograph by Pierce Rafferty URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/citizen-science-day/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/HLFM-Hawk-Watch-2020_3479.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20250805T105826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T105826Z UID:35709-1754816400-1754820000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Dedication of the Janet Harvey Sanctuary & Opening of the Silver Eel-Race Point Coastal Trail DESCRIPTION:On August 2nd\, we marked the 60th anniversary of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust. Sixty years ago\, H. “Lee” Ferguson proposed committing the Museum to a visionary path: to obtain vacant land as a nature sanctuary under the auspices of the Museum. This set the Museum on a path that we continue along to this day. \nWe invite you to join us for a milestone event in this journey: the dedication of the Museum’s newest coastal sanctuary. We are also celebrating an important community collaboration\, the opening of a new public trail linking Silver Eel Cove to Race Point. \nWHEN: Sunday\, August 10th at 9 AM\nWHERE: The Ordnance (road between Paddle Courts + FICC)\nWHAT: Enjoy light breakfast fare\, coffee\, and juice\, followed by brief remarks and a trail walk. \nThe Janet Harvey Sanctuary \nEstablished thanks to a license from the Fishers Island Waste Management District\, the Janet Harvey Sanctuary comprises five acres of coastal habitat and historic Fort Wright structures. It features sweeping views across Long Island Sound and inland toward two of Fort Wright’s historic batteries via a single trail accessible from either the Ordnance or runway side. \nThis sanctuary honors Janet Hardie Harvey\, whose passion for nature and advocacy for public access resonate deeply with our mission. \nThe Silver Eel – Race Point Coastal Trail \nThis newly completed trail fulfills a long-held community goal: making the stunning West End coastline publicly accessible. Developed through collaboration with numerous partners—the Museum\, the FI Waste Management District\, the Ferry District\, the FI Conservancy\, and Brad and Mary Burnham\, owners of the Ordnance property—it begins at the Lighthouse Works Public Art installation and travels along Ferry Park\, through the Ordnance\, and into the Janet Harvey Sanctuary. From there\, the trail leads to meadows\, rocky shoreline\, and historic emplacements\, ending at Race Point. \nAfter the Opening \nAt 4 PM\, Museum Director Pierce Rafferty will present an illustrated lecture: “A Brief History of Land Use and Conservation on Fishers Island.” This informative talk surveys the island’s evolving relationship with its landscape\, from early settlement to today’s active conservation initiatives—a fitting close to a landmark day. \nAs we reflect on six decades of conservation\, we celebrate what this community has achieved: from one protected parcel to 400 acres of preserved habitat. From lone trail-cutters to a dedicated staff and coalition of partners\, the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust is stronger than ever. \nWe hope to see you on Sunday. \nGreen Trail with a Blue View. Photo credit: Mike McNamara URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/dedication-of-the-janet-harvey-sanctuary-opening-of-the-silver-eel-race-point-coastal-trail/ LOCATION:Ordnance CATEGORIES:Museum Event,Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/JHS-foggy-Land-Trust-60th-Ann.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20241202T112839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T224827Z UID:33760-1734886800-1734894000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The 12th Annual HLFM Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Holiday cheer\, convivial conversations\, and tasty light fare by Karla Heath. Adults and children of all ages are welcome\, as are visiting relatives and house guests!\nWhile at the Museum\, be sure to visit (or revisit) the 2024 annual exhibit. \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/the-12th-annual-hlfm-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Program,Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HLFM-holiday-wreath-lt-green.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20241127T164158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T164221Z UID:33728-1732960800-1732971600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Holiday Sale! DESCRIPTION:Holiday Sale! Get 20% off all items in the Museum Gift Shop this Friday and Saturday\, from 10am to 1pm.\nWe’ve got tons of new items in stock\, from books to posters to stationary to educational toys to stuffed animals\, and more. There’s something for every naturalist in your life\, no matter the age. The large format images on the second-floor gallery are also for sale and proceeds benefit the Museum’s Art Fund. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/holiday-sale-2/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Gift Shop,Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HLFM-Store-Sale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20241022T142259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T200514Z UID:33513-1732888800-1732896000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:19th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up DESCRIPTION:The Henry L. Ferguson Museum\nPresents the \n19th Annual\nThanksgiving Trail Clearing\, Beach Clean Up\, Invasive Removal\n(NO OYSTER AFTERPARTY THIS YEAR)\nFriday\, November 29\, 2024 \nUPDATED TIME: 2 – 4 p.m. \nWE NEED YOUR HELP! You and your family and friends are invited to join the rest of the HLFM community for some hale and hearty in-the-field-fellowship on the Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving. Together we’ll clear invasives from trails\, de-vine trees\, and pick up debris along the beach. It’s a wonderful tradition\, now in its 19th year—as good for the soul as it is for the Island. ALL are WELCOME! \nPlease note that the Oyster Afterparty at the Museum will not occur this year out of respect for the remembrance of Dee Ross being held at the American Legion Post #1025 from 3 – 5 p.m. \nWHERE / WHAT: \nBe sure to arrive promptly at 2 p.m. for hot cider and autumn treats as you get your team assignments and pep talk from Board Member Scott Reid before proceeding to the Museum’s Land Trust trails and beaches. This year we will be expanding assignments to include invasive plant control in order to clear vines on select trails\, as well as clean-ups at several beach areas. \nTOOLS: \nPlease bring tools you can handle safely (clippers\, loppers\, etc.) NO CHAINSAWS. We will provide heavy-duty garbage bags for beach and path cleaning. \nDRESS: \nWe suggest you wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, socks and gloves to battle beastly thorns and poison ivy. \nPlease take photos of your team in action and share them with the Museum. \nWe look forward to resuming the popular Oyster Afterparty again next year. \nCommunity members gather at the Museum for the 18th Annual Trail Clearing in 2023. \nFor further information please contact:\nScott Reid\n646.431.8536\nbsr1265@gmail.com\nor\nPierce Rafferty\n631.788.7239\ninfo@fergusonmuseum.org \nHappy Thanksgiving!\nAnd as a reminder if you’re holiday shopping. . .\nThe Museum store will also be open Friday/Saturday and it’s filled with gifts for naturalists of all ages. The large format images on the second floor gallery are for sale and proceeds benefit the Museum’s Art Fund. \nWhile at the Museum\, please check out and enjoy the current annual exhibit on display “A Birds’ Eye View – Aerial and Drone Photography of Fishers Island”\, curated by Pierce Rafferty and generously sponsored by Altus Partners. \nThe Land Trust’s trail system is maintained throughout the year by the HLF Museum and volunteer opportunities are also always available.\nInterested in learning more about invasive plant management? \nTrail guides Terry McNamara (pictured at the top of this page) and Diana Fiske (pictured below) recently led thirty community members on a guided trail walk through Clay Point Road Trail. For more information on plants encountered during this Invasive Plant Guided Trail Walk view the article by clicking the photo below. \nTrail photos by Hannah Vagts\, FISM Coordinator URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/19th-annual-thanksgiving-trail-clearing-beach-clean-up/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event,Trail Clearing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/InvasivePlantWalk_7914.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20241127T163923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T163923Z UID:33725-1732874400-1732885200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Holiday Sale! DESCRIPTION:Holiday Sale! Get 20% off all items in the Museum Gift Shop this Friday and Saturday\, from 10am to 1pm.\nWe’ve got tons of new items in stock\, from books to posters to stationary to educational toys to stuffed animals\, and more. There’s something for every naturalist in your life\, no matter the age. The large format images on the second-floor gallery are also for sale and proceeds benefit the Museum’s Art Fund. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/holiday-sale/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Gift Shop,Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HLFM-Store-Sale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20240422T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T132502Z UID:32340-1724515200-1724518800@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Season of the Osprey DESCRIPTION:CT filmmaker Jacob Steinberg brings his celebrated PBS Nature Special “Season of the Osprey” to the FI Theater for a night of entertainment and conservation education.\nJacob Steinberg. Photo courtesy of John Steinberg \nThis unique film\, narrated by Paul Giamatti\, captures the struggles\, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of a summer on the Connecticut River. \nWHEN: Saturday\, August 24\, 2024\nTIME: 4 p.m.\nPLACE: FI Movie Theater \nFollowing the screening there will be a Q&A and discussion with the filmmaker. \nNo admission charge.\nVoluntary contributions will go to the Ken Edwards Wildlife Conservation Fund of the HLFM. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osprey. Photo courtesy of Jacob Steinberg\n \n \n \n \n \n Male osprey delivers stick to nest. Photo courtesy of Jacob Steinberg\n \n \n \n \n \n Osprey couple. Photo courtesy of Jacob Steinberg\n \n \n \n \n \n Osprey with chicks. Photo courtesy of Jacob Steinberg\n \n \n \n \n \n Osprey. Photo courtesy of Jacob Steinberg URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/season-of-the-osprey-2/ LOCATION:Fishers Island Theater CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture,Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Season-of-the-Osprey_screening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20240422T170427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T131314Z UID:32294-1719680400-1719687600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:HLFM 2024 Annual Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:“Stony Beach” drone photograph by Neil Knowles \n2024 ANNUAL EXHIBITION \nBIRD’S EYE VIEW:\nFishers Island from Above Join us for the opening reception\nSaturday\, June 29th\, 5 to 7 p.m.\nAll are welcome! \nSPECIAL EXHIBITION 2024 \nSelected Bird Etchings by Charlie Ferguson\n1st Floor Natural History Gallery \n“Mouse Trap” etching by Charles B. Ferguson \n“Heronese” etching by Charles B. Ferguson \nSPECIAL EXHIBITION 2024 \nSelected Fishers Island Aerial Photographs\nprinted on metal & available for purchase\n2nd Floor Natural History Gallery \n“Race Point Arrival\,” June 23\, 2019.\ndrone photograph by Arthur Anthony \n2024 Annual exhibitions sponsored by ALTUS Partners URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/hlfm-2024-annual-exhibitions/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stoney-Beach-NeilKnowles-DayOne-48-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20231203T150658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T151758Z UID:31473-1703264400-1703271600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The 11th Annual HLFM Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Holiday cheer\, convivial conversations\, and tasty light fare by Karla Heath. Adults and children of all ages are welcome! Visiting relatives and house guests are welcome! While in the Museum\, make sure to visit (or revisit) the 2023 annual exhibit; The Sketchbooks of Charlie Ferguson\, generously sponsored by Altus Partners and CHUBB. \nWe hope to see you on December 22\, but if not\, have a safe and healthy Holiday! \nHoliday Greetings Artwork by Nora Neus. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/the-11th-annual-hlfm-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HLFM_HolidayGreetings_NoraNeus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20230930T134312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T133427Z UID:30753-1700836200-1700843400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:18th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up DESCRIPTION:The Henry L. Ferguson Museum\nPresents the \n18th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up\n(Plus “Oyster After-Party”)\nFriday\, November 24\, 2023\n2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nMuseum Trail Clearing 2013\, Photo courtesy of Jane Ahrens \nWHERE:\nMeet at the Museum before proceeding to the Nature Trails and Beach Clearing. As many of the trails are in great shape\, we will be expanding assignments to include invasive control and additional beach clean-up. \nTOOLS:\nPlease bring tools you are capable of handling effectively and SAFELY.\nNO CHAINSAWS. \nCLEANING:\nWe will provide heavy duty garbage bags for beach and path cleaning. \nDRESS:\nWe suggest you wear long pants\, long sleeved shirts\, socks and gloves to battle thorns and poison ivy. \n“OYSTERS AFTER” PARTY\n(approximately 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)\nAll participants are invited immediately thereafter to a post-clearing party AT THE MUSEUM to enjoy drinks and oysters. Thanks to Fishers Island Oyster Farm\, Summer Shuckers\, Bottlerocket\, and Fishers Island Lemonade for their generous sponsorship of this festive Island tradition. \nOysters on deck\, H.L.F. Museum\, Thanksgiving weekend\, November 26\, 2021.\nPhoto by Wendy O’Neil. \nDuring the reception\, please check out and enjoy the current annual exhibit “The Sketchbooks of Charlie Ferguson” on display\, curated by Pierce Rafferty and generously sponsored by Altus Partners and Chubb. \nFor further information please contact:\nScott Reid\n646.431.8536\nbsr1265@gmail.com\nor\nPierce Rafferty\n631.788.7239\nfimuseum@fishersisland.net \nThe Land Trust’s trail system is maintained throughout the year by the museum and volunteer opportunities are also always available. \nTo learn more about how the Annual Trail Clearing began\, please read:\n“Trail Clearing: A Labor of Love” URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/18th-annual-thanksgiving-trail-clearing-beach-clean-up/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event,Trail Clearing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/HLFM-Penni-Trail-clearing_0029.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20230702T002716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T002822Z UID:29943-1688806800-1688817600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:HLFM at IPP Craft Fair DESCRIPTION:Visit our table on the Village Green during the IPP Craft Fair\nSaturday\, July 8\, 2023 \n9 am – 12 noon \nWe have new items this year! URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/hlfm-at-ipp-craft-fair/ LOCATION:Village Green\, Fishers Island CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/HLFM_on-the-Village-Green.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20221208T165617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T172326Z UID:28003-1671642000-1671649200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Holiday Open House DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the\n10th Annual\nHoliday Open House\nat\nThe H.L. Ferguson Museum\nWednesday\, Dec. 21\, 2022\n5:00 – 7:00 pm\nAll welcome!!\n(refreshments will be provided) \nHoliday Greetings Artwork by Nora Neus \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exterior view of The Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, March 6\, 2006. Photo by Pierce Rafferty.\n \n \n \n \n \n Exterior view of The Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, December 15\, 2020. Photo by Pierce Rafferty. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/10th-annual-holiday-open-house/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HLFM_HolidayGreetings_NoraNeus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20220325T192400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220724T140131Z UID:25411-1658851200-1658854800@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:BENEFIT PREMIERE: The History of Race Rock Light DESCRIPTION:The H.L. Ferguson Museum \ninvites you to the premier of \n“The History of Race Rock Light”\nThis 45-minute video directed by Marisela La Grave and Pierce Rafferty chronicles the remarkable story of how a lighthouse came to be erected in the 1870s on a dangerous submerged ledge amidst some of the most unpredictable and swiftest moving tides on the East Coast. \nDate: Tuesday\, July 26\, 2022\nTime: 4 p.m.\nPlace: Fishers Island Theater \nImmediately followed by a\nFishers Island Oysters & Champagne Reception\nfor in-person attendees\n \n \nPlease note\, this presentation will not be virtual. \nWe hope that you are able to attend this event to benefit the New London Maritime Society’s restoration and preservation plan for Race Rock Light. \nAdmission to the premiere is free\, but we will be “passing the hat” for the benefit of the New London Maritime Society’s restoration and preservation plan for Race Rock Light. Susan Tamulevich\, the director of the New London Maritime Society (NLMS)\, owner of Race Rock Light\, and the Preservation Project’s architect\, Walter Sedovic of Walter Sedovic Architects\, will speak about the restoration project. Click below to access the Race Rock Light restoration assessment which outlines the nearly $3M restoration project and details the projected work and why it is both important and necessary. \nRace Rock Light Restoration Assessment \n\nAny funds raised at the Theater benefit will go toward “Landing Integrity and Safety\,” the first priority in the restoration assessment report. If writing a check\, please make it payable to the New London Maritime Society with ‘Race Rock Preservation’ in the memo section. NLMS will also be accepting cash and\, Wi-Fi-willing\, credit card donations. NLMS is a non-profit\, 501 (c) 3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible. If mailing a check\, send to: New London Maritime Society\, 150 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320. \nThe New London Maritime Society is dedicated to lighthouse preservation. In addition to Race Rock (1878)\, the Maritime Society also owns New London Harbor Lighthouse (1760\, rebuilt 1801) and New London Ledge Light (1909)—all active aids to navigation. Together these are the three historic beacons leading from the ocean to New London harbor. \nFor those attending\, the Champagne & Fishers Island Oyster reception will immediately follow in the FI Conservancy’s Demonstration Garden\, or\, in the case of rain\, under the marquee awning of the Theater. Masks are optional but we do recommend social distancing. \n\nRace Rock Light photo by Gail Cypherd URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/benefit-premiere-the-history-of-race-rock-light/ LOCATION:Fishers Island Theater CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture,Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RaceRock_1245Cypherd_13256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20220324T130310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T182354Z UID:25398-1656176400-1656183600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual Exhibitions Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Opens the 2022 Season with a new Annual Exhibition Year Round: A Celebration of Community as well as two complementary Special Exhibitions.\nThe main show will chronicle many aspects of the Island’s year-round community with a focus on work\, school activities\, recreation\, and annual events that help bring the Island together. The work-related imagery will cover a range of island institutions and businesses over the past century and will include portraits of many island residents taken by island photographers. \nPlease join us for our opening reception at the museum Saturday\, June 25th from 5-7 pm. \nPlease note: The main exhibit will be on display virtually later this summer. \n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION: Winter will be on display on the Second Floor and an expanded version is on display virtually on this website.\nThe complementary show will focus on artistic photos that portray the many facets of the island in the grip of snow and ice. \nGuard shack in winter\, February 1989. Photo by Charlie Morgan. Museum Collection. \n\nENTER WINTER VIRTUAL EXHIBIT\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION: A Collection of Winter Paintings by Rauno Joks will be on display in the Natural History Gallery.\nRauno Joks\, was a visiting doctor on Fishers Island in the mid 2010’s. Dr. Joks painted a variety of winters scenes throughout Fishers Island.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pheasant in Heavy Snow\, acrylic on board\n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Cove Fishers Island\, oil on canvas\n \n \n \n \n \n Chocomount Beach in January\, oil on canvas\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/2022-annual-exhibitions-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/YR-Celebration_CharlieMorgan_22303.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20220328T121041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T121041Z UID:25451-1652007600-1652007600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Daffodil Weekend: Hooverness Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Whether you are planning to plant bulbs in a fresh\, newly prepared empty garden\, or whether you are adding them to an already existing one\, Brent and Becky Heath\, 3rd generation bulb growers and owners of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs from Gloucester\, Virginia\, will have the answers for you!\nMay 7 and 8\, DAFFODIL WEEKEND \nSaturday\, 10:30AM\, Community Center (Elizabeth Reid)\nDemonstration\, Questions\, and Box Lunch with Brent and Becky Heath\n$20\, reservations\, please\, helenstreed@aol.com or (804) 539-4040 \nSaturday\, 3:00PM\, Ferguson Museum (Pierce Rafferty)\nIllustrated Lecture “Bulbs as Companion Plants” by Brent Heath \nSunday\, 11:00AM “Hooverness”\, Armstrong Garden\nWalking Tour with Brent\, Whitney\, and Mike \nAfter seeing and experiencing the demonstration\, the talk\, or the walk\, you’ll leave with information and inspiration to produce a garden that you\, your neighbors and friends will enjoy all year. \nWith exquisite images illustrating the seminar\, they will introduce you to the best of the best…the right bulbs for the right spots. They’ll show you how to combine bulbs\, perennials\, annuals\, ground covers and flowering shrubs that will create just the feeling you want to generate for three seasons in your garden. \nBrent Heath\nBrent grew up in Gloucester. He is a naturalist\, an author\, a photographer\, a speaker\, a daffodil hybridizer and a gardener. Because of achievements in all of these areas of expertise\, he has won many gold medal awards from various organizations in the horticultural industry. \nOne of Brent’s greatest joys is sharing his love of all things natural in the world and inspiring people of all ages and experiences to look at the world around them in a different\, eye-opening way. He has helped them understand how to take care of the earth for the next crop and/or for future generations. His plans for the future are to continue to play in his garden and care for the earth while encouraging others to do the same! \nBrent helped Tom Armstrong layout the daffodil fields at Hooverness. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/daffodil-weekend-hooverness-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Hooverness CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hoovernes-wJSWSmay1_2010_001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T060053 CREATED:20220328T115629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T124925Z UID:25437-1651919400-1651919400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Daffodil Weekend: Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Whether you are planning to plant bulbs in a fresh\, newly prepared empty garden\, or whether you are adding them to an already existing one\, Brent and Becky Heath\, 3rd generation bulb growers and owners of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs from Gloucester\, Virginia\, will have the answers for you!\nMay 7 and 8\, DAFFODIL WEEKEND: Three Associated Events \nSaturday\, 10:30AM\, Community Center (Elizabeth Reid)\nDemonstration\, Questions\, and Box Lunch with Brent and Becky Heath\n$20\, reservations\, please\, helenstreed@aol.com or (804) 539-4040 \nSaturday\, 3:00PM\, Ferguson Museum (Pierce Rafferty)\nIllustrated Lecture “Bulbs as Companion Plants” by Brent Heath \nSunday\, 11:00AM “Hooverness”\, Armstrong Garden\nWalking Tour with Brent\, Whitney\, and Mike \nAfter seeing and experiencing the demonstration\, the talk\, or the walk\, you’ll leave with information and inspiration to produce a garden that you\, your neighbors and friends will enjoy all year. \nWith exquisite images illustrating the seminar\, they will introduce you to the best of the best…the right bulbs for the right spots. They’ll show you how to combine bulbs\, perennials\, annuals\, ground covers and flowering shrubs that will create just the feeling you want to generate for three seasons in your garden. \nBrent Heath\nBrent grew up in Gloucester. He is a naturalist\, an author\, a photographer\, a speaker\, a daffodil hybridizer and a gardener. Because of achievements in all of these areas of expertise\, he has won many gold medal awards from various organizations in the horticultural industry. \nOne of Brent’s greatest joys is sharing his love of all things natural in the world and inspiring people of all ages and experiences to look at the world around them in a different\, eye-opening way. He has helped them understand how to take care of the earth for the next crop and/or for future generations. His plans for the future are to continue to play in his garden and care for the earth while encouraging others to do the same! \nBrent helped Tom Armstrong layout the daffodil fields at Hooverness. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/daffodil-weekend-demonstration/ LOCATION:Fishers Island Community Center\, 66 Hound Ln\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BrentBecky-NarcissusStreet.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR