Long Island 250
Join us in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with special events, programs, and exhibitions at Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay, NY. Our collections, historic home, and programs tell the story of how Long Islanders played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. This page will be continually updated as we add events and announcements regarding the 250th.
The Suffolk County 250th “Passport Book” is now available online through Barnes and Noble Online (not the retail locations), Amazon, Lulu.com, and as a free download. This book was published through the collective efforts of the Suffolk County 250th Commemorative Planning Committee.
Visit www.suffolk250.org for more information.
Exhibitions
Road to Revolution
October 22, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Businessman, father, public servant, revolutionary, and enslaver, Samuel Townsend was a complex individual whose life experiences made him adaptable to the tumultuous time in which he lived. From his beginnings as a successful entrepreneur and merchant to having his home occupied by the enemy during the American Revolution, this is the story of Samuel Townsend’s Road to Revolution.
American Revolution Experience
March 27 – April 4, 2026
The Oyster Bay Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at Raynham. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.
Events & Programs
America at 250: Rebellion to Republic: The People and Ideas That Shaped America
May 16 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Free event
Jim Rasenberger and Thomas Richards explore the Revolutionary War and its lasting legacy, from the leadership and friendship of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to the ideas and struggles that shaped the birth of the nation and kept the Revolution alive for the next century and beyond.
Panelists:
Jim Rasenberger
Thomas Richards Jr.
Moderator:
Justinne Lake-Jedzinak