July 7, 2011

PRESS RELEASE

“SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL TO TAKE PLACE AUGUST 6th!”

SOUTHOLD, NY.  The sound of chocolate syrup dribbling down scoops of fresh Hershey Ice Cream is once again in the air as the Southold Historical Society plans their annual Ice Cream Social, which will take place on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 from 1-4 pm.  The Social will occur 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 and hundreds of scoops of ice cream are sold at the event.  Grill cooked hotdogs, soda, and lemonade will also be available.  A special feature this year will be the famous "Cupcake Truck," which travels all over the east end and specializes in amazing treats.

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, live music, and other demonstrations will be part of the day’s activities.  The summer exhibition - "Twenty-Five Years of Embroidery" - will be on display in the Mayne Gallery of the Ann Currie-Bell House.

Jamie Davis, who is best known for his large scale pirate performances at historic sites and fairs across Long Island, will be in charge of coordinating many of the children's activities, including races and the tug-of-war.  His "Maritime Pirates" troupe has appeared on a number of occasions during the summer in Greenport and has also been featured in the Sag Harbor Maritime Festival and at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum’s Pirate Day.

Entrance to the grounds is free, but food and games require tickets that may be purchased on the site all day long.

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