With Eco‑Photo Explorers; Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 PM 

Glen Cove, N.Y. - The North Shore Historical Museum is pleased to announce an upcoming lecture by Eco‑Photo Explorers exploring one of the most fascinating yet lesser‑known chapters of Long Island’s early national history: George Washington’s 1783 “Grand Tour” of Long Island.

Following the end of the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783, the newly formed United States faced new freedoms, new challenges, and new leadership under President George Washington. One of Washington’s earliest acts as President was to travel to Long Island to thank those who had contributed to the defeat of the British and to personally survey the region.

This historic journey was carefully recorded in Washington’s journal, but many of the locations he visited have since been lost to time. Eco‑Photo Explorers will retrace the route of Washington’s tour, uncovering the sites he visited, sharing stories from his travels, and revealing what stands at those locations today. The program highlights how Washington’s tour became woven into the cultural and historical fabric of Long Island.

This engaging lecture invites audiences to step back into the earliest days of the nation and rediscover Long Island through the eyes of its first President.

Event Details

Title: George Washington’s Grand Tour of Long Island Presenter: Eco‑Photo Explorers Date: Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM Location: North Shore Historical Museum, Glen Cove Admission: $15 members, $20 nonmembers

For more information, please visit northshorehistoricalmuseum.org or contact director@nshmgc.org.

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