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News from the Farm – October

Dear Friends,

First, I want to thank you for the warm welcome I have received since joining Hallockville. I am excited to be part of this wonderful community, and I look forward to meeting more of you in the months ahead. And what a way to begin—with another wonderful Country Fair! From the woodcarvers and decoy makers to the breadmakers, broom makers, musicians, square dancers, vendors, and countless other participants who filled the grounds, the Fair was a wonderful celebration of the traditions and people that make the North Fork so special.

Thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, to our vendors, demonstrators, performers, and community partners, and to everyone who came through the gates. Seeing the grounds buzzing with activity and so many people enjoying the farm was a wonderful reminder of what Hallockville does best: bringing our community together around history, agriculture, and the traditions that connect us to this place. Thank you to our sponsors, M&T Bank, Hampton Coffee and Suffolk County Department of Economic Development & Planning.

As we look ahead, there is much to be excited about at Hallockville. Our annual appeal will be arriving soon, and I hope you will consider supporting the programs, education, preservation, and community connections that make Hallockville such a special place. Whether you have been part of Hallockville for years or are just getting involved, your support truly makes a difference.

I also hope you will join us for the upcoming Prohibition on the North Fork event this upcoming weekend. Join the Old Mill Inn and Hallockville Museum Farm to celebrate their shared history of Prohibition on the North Fork. Register here. Our Members Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 1, at 3:00 p.m. It will be a wonderful opportunity to come together, reflect on the past year, and look toward the future. Find out more information about the meeting, and our important vote, here.

Thank you for everything you have done—and continue to do—to make Hallockville thrive. I am looking forward to getting to know you and working with you as the farm continues to grow!

Country Fair 2026 Wrap Up!

Congratulations to all of our Contest Winners!

1st Place: Charlotte’s Grandpa

Produce Competition

1st Place: Susan Babkis

Youth Jam & Jelly

Kasey & Savannah Stidd

Adult Jam & Jelly

1st Place: Richard Ostrowski

Honey Competition

1st Place: Tess Corwin

Youth Pumpkin

1st Place: Seth & Marilla Pendelton

Pumpkin Competition

1st Place: Guido & Marge Dossena

THANK YOU to our Wonderful Judges!

Up Coming Events:

Prohibition on the North Fork

Join the Old Mill Inn and Hallockville Museum Farm to celebrate their shared history of Prohibition on the North Fork. Join us at The Old Mill Inn for passed period canapès and an option of three Prohibition era cocktails. Enjoy live Jazz as you step back in history to the thrilling, yet scandalous times of Prohibition in the very spot where it all happened. Hear from Richard Wines, Hallockville Board Member and Historian, and Anthony Martignetti, Old Mill Owner and Restorer, as they share each site’s speakeasy stories!

Sunday October 11th, 4pm – 6pm

The Old Mill Inn, 5775 W. Mill Road, Mattituck

Tickets: $125 Per Person

Up Coming Events: Members’ Annual Meeting

Join Hallockville Museum Farm for our 2026 Annual Meeting as we reflect on the past year, celebrate the accomplishments of our members, volunteers, staff, and supporters, and look ahead to the future of Hallockville.

The Annual Meeting will include updates on Hallockville’s programs and activities, a review of the organization’s progress, and an opportunity to connect with fellow members and friends of the museum.

Notice: Proposed amendments to Hallockville’s bylaws will be presented for consideration and approval at the Annual Meeting. View them here.

Members are warmly invited to attend. We look forward to gathering with our community and sharing what’s ahead for Hallockville Museum Farm!

iPhone Photography Workshop

Saturday, October 17th: Move beyond simply pointing and tapping with instructor Anthony (Tony) Graziano. This hands-on iPhone Photography Workshop will help you take full advantage of the camera you carry every day.

For more information and to register visit: https://hallockville.org/events/iphone-photography-workshop/

Herbal Salve Making Workshop

Saturday, October 24th:

Join Master Gardener Peggy, The Goode Witch, to explore the world of plants around us and learn how to use them to make beneficial herbal salves.

Participants will learn about the plants used in salve making, the basic process of creating your own salves, and how to continue making them at home. Each participant will leave with the knowledge of herbal plants along with a tin of salve made during the workshop.

For more information and to register visit: https://hallockville.org/events/herbal-salve-making-workshop/

Card Making Workshop

Saturday, October 24th: Nancy Raynor will instruct you how to make at least five handmade cards geared to the holidays, which you will take home. For more information and to register visit: https://hallockville.org/events/card-making-workshop/

Needle Felted Snowman Workshop

Saturday, November 14th, 10am-12pm:

Join instructor Michele Miroff, Saturday November 14th 10 a.m. to noon, to learn how to needle felt your very own snowman just in time for the snowy season. $30 members, $40 non-members. $25 supplies kit fee payable to instructor at the time of the workshop.

For more information and to register visit: https://hallockville.org/events/needle-felting-snowman-workshop/

New Acquisition

Our Board Member & Historian, Richard Wines, met with Katharine Rhoades, a Harmony Hallock from Frederick, MD earlier this month.  Harmony Howell Aldrich Hallock (1795-1864) for whom the coverlet was made in 1830, was the second wife of Bethuel Hallock, son of Capt. Zachariah Hallock. Zachariah built a house just east of the Homestead for his son Bethuel in 1813. The house was demolished about 2002, but the washhouse behind it (now the museum’s “Little House” painted yellow) was salvaged.

We think Harmony was a frequent visitor in the Homestead, but we know very little about her.  

Thank you for visiting and your wonderful addition to our historic collection.

We hope you will join us this fall and look forward to seeing you at Hallockville!

All the best,

Marianne Della Croce

Executive Director

hallockville.org | (631) 298-5292

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