SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 3, 11 AM-3 PM
95/250 Celebration at Big Duck
On October 3, 11 AM–3 PM, Friends of The Big Duck and Flanders Village Historical Society are hosting a celebration of the 95th Birthday of The Big Duck and the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event will be held at Big Duck Ranch, 1012 Flanders Road (Route 24), Flanders, which is the home of The Big Duck. The raindate is October 4.
The celebration will feature family-friendly activities on the lawn around The Big Duck, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as short revolutionary war films, several non-profit exhibits and a walking tour with the town historian. The Long Island Duck Farming Exhibit in the Victorian Barn will also be open. Folksinger Caroline Doctorow, author of “Big Duck Ramble,” will provide music in the afternoon. Revolutionary costumes are encouraged!
Parking and admission are free. (Cars enter at Otter Hole Neck Road, which is just east of The Big Duck). For more information, visit Friends of The Big Duck Facebook page, email FriendsofTheBigDuck2020@gmail.com or call 631-284-3737.
The 95/250 Celebration is supported through public funding by Suffolk County.
95/250 Celebration at Big Duck
On October 3, 11 AM–3 PM, Friends of The Big Duck and Flanders Village Historical Society are hosting a celebration of the 95th Birthday of The Big Duck and the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event will be held at Big Duck Ranch, 1012 Flanders Road (Route 24), Flanders, which is the home of The Big Duck. The raindate is October 4.
The celebration will feature family-friendly activities on the lawn around The Big Duck, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as short revolutionary war films, several non-profit exhibits and a walking tour with the town historian. The Long Island Duck Farming Exhibit in the Victorian Barn will also be open. Folksinger Caroline Doctorow, author of “Big Duck Ramble,” will provide music in the afternoon. Revolutionary costumes are encouraged!
Parking and admission are free. (Cars enter at Otter Hole Neck Road, which is just east of The Big Duck). For more information, visit Friends of The Big Duck Facebook page, email FriendsofTheBigDuck2020@gmail.com or call 631-284-3737.
The 95/250 Celebration is supported through public funding by Suffolk County.
Monthly Meetings
FVHS meets monthly at the David W. Crohan Community Center,
655 Flanders Road (Route 24 east of Route 105), Flanders, NY 11901, from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM.
Meetings are generally held on the fourth Thursday* of each month.
January 22, 2026
February 26, 2026 (Cancelled due to blizzard)
March 26, 2026 Speaker: Gary Cobb, Historian and Founder of Flanders Village Historical Society
April 23, 2026 Speaker: Richard Wines, Author and Chair, Riverhead Landmarks Commission
May 28, 2026
June 25, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 22 ,2026
November 19, 2026* (third Thursday)
December 17, 2026* (third Thursday)
655 Flanders Road (Route 24 east of Route 105), Flanders, NY 11901, from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM.
Meetings are generally held on the fourth Thursday* of each month.
January 22, 2026
February 26, 2026 (Cancelled due to blizzard)
March 26, 2026 Speaker: Gary Cobb, Historian and Founder of Flanders Village Historical Society
April 23, 2026 Speaker: Richard Wines, Author and Chair, Riverhead Landmarks Commission
May 28, 2026
June 25, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 22 ,2026
November 19, 2026* (third Thursday)
December 17, 2026* (third Thursday)