BBP Heritage Assoc: A Candy-Coated Christmas at Meadowcroft & w/ Roosevelt Piano, 12.7 & 8th

It is almost time for our Annual Christmas at Meadow Croft! This year’s event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 7th & 8th, 2024. There will be special exhibits, electric trains, wood carvings, and of course St. Nicholas will be there. Hot cocoa and family pictures with St. Nick will be in the Carriage House. The Roosevelt piano will be filling the air with holiday music and the festive decorations and baskets will be raffled off.

The theme for this year is A Candy Coated Christmas!

Christmas Aglow: Back by popular demand, 2 special preview nights on Friday & Saturday, December 6th & 7th from 7:00-9:00pm. A special guided tour of the full estate in all of its Christmas glory as well as refreshments served. This preview event is for adults only and is $25.00 per person. These tickets are not interchangeable so when purchasing tickets on our website, please specify what night you would like to attend. We have sold out quickly the last 3 years so don’t wait! Gather your friends and family for a wonderful festive night at MC. Tickets are limited to 50 people per night and can be purchased on our website starting on November 15, 2024.

Volunteers needed: We are in need of some parking attendants to help with traffic on both Saturday and Sunday. If you have some time to spare and would like to help, please call Craig Clare at 631-921-5245.

Get in the holiday spirit!

Gifts available for purchase!

Gift baskets & decorations to be raffled off!

Save the dates! December 7th & 8th from 12:00-4:00.

Admission $10.00 per person.

Hope to see you there!

On Monday, November 11th from 10:00-1:00, the Long Island Conservancy will be hosting a volunteer day at Meadow Croft. Over the past several years, the Long Island Conservancy has been reintroducing native plants at this iconic former estate of John Ellis Roosevelt while also removing invasive plants.

We have planted Red Maples along the edge of the meadow, established a native wildflower garden, and planted American Chestnut saplings as part of the breeding program. Native plants are crucial for our native wildlife.

As winter approaches, we need to prepare. Of greatest concern are the invasive plants that threaten the grounds. This time of year is the perfect time to tackle the problem, and many hands make light work!

There are many reasons to volunteer:

• Many schools have volunteer requirements and Monday, Veteran’s Day is a holiday
• Encounter Nature! Meadow Croft is beautifully situated at a fork in Brown’s River
• Learn about this historic estate, once owned by President Theodore Roosevelt’s cousin, John
• Learn about native and invasive plants
• Hear the story of the American Chestnut and about our efforts to bring it back
• Learn how we can combat the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect
• Get some native wildflower seeds to start your own pollinator garden
• All volunteers will receive a Long Island Conservancy hoodie to be sent to you once we have your size

Let us know if you plan to be part of our restoration effort to return native plants to Meadow Croft! The Long Island Conservancy promotes local stewardship in communities across Long Island. If you have any questions, or to contact us, please call 516-778-9719. Please bring your work gloves and rakes for this event. Hope to see you there!

A very special Thank You goes out to the many men and women who volunteer their time to share the rich history of John Ellis Roosevelt, his family and the grandeur of the Meadow Croft estate. Every weekend, from June through October, the estate is staffed to give guided tours, share facts and answer any questions our guests may have. Rain or shine we are staffed and ready to go. Special Thank you goes to Jen Economos who organized the docents and Jerry McCluskey who is our special, welcoming greeter to all!

Thank you to: Frank Giebfried, Beth Lamarca, Joe Novak, Mary Lou Cohalan, Mary Bailey, LeAnne Berg, BayLee Browning, Lynn Clarke, Tom Condra, Roy Fedelem, Henry Hoyt, Sandra Iden, Denise Coscia, and Ralph Muller. We appreciate your time, dedication and expertise! The BBPHA couldn’t do our job without the amazing volunteers we have. THANK YOU!