July 5, 2007

PRESS RELEASE

“SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL APPROACHES!”

SOUTHOLD, NY.  The sound of chocolate syrup dribbling down scoops of fresh Hershey's Ice Cream is once again in the air as the Southold Historical Society plans their annul Ice Cream Social, which will take place on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 from 1-4 pm.  The Social will take place at the Society’s Maple Lane Museum Complex, located on the corner of Main Road and Maple Lane, opposite the Southold Firehouse.

“The Ice Cream Social is a very popular event that is looked forward to by every child in the community, “ stated Geoffrey Fleming, the Society Director.  Each year hundreds of scoops of ice cream are sold at the event.  The ice cream, largely from the famous Hershey company, is dsupplied by the Corner Cafe, located on the corner of Youngs Avenue and Rte 25 in Southold.  “It is absolutely wonderful to have the support of a business like the Cafe, it means a lot to the Society,” Fleming stated further.

Also included in the days activities will be tours of the many historic buildings at the site, including the Pine Neck Barn and Thomas Moore House.  Children’s games, face painting, hay rides, live music, and other demonstrations will also take place during the course of the Day.

The hay ride is especially fun as a period tractor will be pulling the massive wooden hay cart.  The ride takes visitors down Maple Lane and sometimes on the grounds of the Joost-Todd estate.  It is rare opportunity to see the giant old-growth trees which dot the beautiful waterfront property. 

On display in the Currie-Bell House is an exhibition of the paintings of Gladys Lee Wiles, N.A.  Gladys was one of dozens of artists who worked and lived on the North Fork of Long Island.  She is especially know for her beautiful still-life paintings - many of which are on display in the exhibition.  An illustrated catalog accompanies the show and may be purchased for $10, either at the exhibit or at the Society's Museum Gift Shop located next door to North Fork Bank.

Grill cooked hotdogs, soda, lemonade, and specially made baked goods will also be available.  Entrance to the Social is free, but food and games require tickets that may be purchased on the site all day long.  The rain date is August 5th.

For further information, please contact the Society at (631) 765-5500 or visit us on the web at www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.