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Ken Jacobson, a past president of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, was honored as Citizen of the Year by American Legion Edwin J. Welch Post 1132 on April 20.

Ken Jacobsen may not live in Seaford, but he spends so much time in the community that it certainly feels like he does. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/26/16

Historical artifacts provided the backdrop for Paint Night at the Museum, hosted by the Seaford Historical Society last Friday night. The class was led by Seaford’s own master artist, Cliff Miller.

Treasure old and new at Seaford Museum

The Seaford Historical Museum has been abuzz this month. Eddie Costello’s “Trash or Treasure? Antiques Roadshow” came to Seaford on April 7. The Seaford Historical Society welcomed back the certified appraiser, who has been popular with local crowds before. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/20/16

Claire Reisert, left, and Carol Poulos are among the volunteers from the Wantagh Preservation Society who give tours of the local history museum

Keeping history alive in Wantagh, Seaford

Local history museums in Seaford and Wantagh are filled with pictures and artifacts that show what these communities were like in simpler times. Behind these great collections are people who have acquired the items, catalogued them and educate the public about the past. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/13/16

Chris Eachus, an Orange County legislator a family friend, congratulated Seaford’s newest Eagle Scout, Michael Nicola of Troop 239.

Eagle Scout follows, then leads

Michael Nicola didn’t have to look very far for inspiration in becoming an Eagle Scout. He followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Stephen, who was the first in the family to earn scouting’s highest honor. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/17/16

Master Artist Cliff Miller progresses on his mural at the Seaford Historical Museum.

Art and history come together in Seaford

A new mural at the Seaford Historical Museum is nearing completion, part of the effort to revitalize the former schoolhouse. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/13/16

Michael Goudket, of Seaford, plays Revolutionary spy Michael Townsend for the Raynham Hall Museum.

A spy in Seaford

George Washington’s spy, Robert Townsend, will be making an appearance in Seaford this week, in one of the first programs offered at the newly renovated Seaford Historical Museum. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/4/15

Renovations are in the homestretch at the Seaford Historical Museum, which is housed in an old schoolhouse.

History is alive again in Seaford

After two years of construction, the Seaford Historical Museum is reopening to the public. What initially began as a project to upgrade the heating system turned into a full-fledged renovation of the building that was the community’s third schoolhouse, and later home to the Fire Department. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/14/15

Charles Wroblewski, who after serving nine years as president of the Seaford Historical Society, passed the gavel to newly elected President Judy Bongiovi.

Historical Society leader looks back and ahead

Seafordite Judy Bongiovi has one foot in the past and the other foot in the future. As the new president of the Seaford Historical Society, she intends to expand upon the work of her predecessors as well as develop educational programs in the community. more

By Laura Schofer | 5/28/15

Jon Orlick, of Wantagh, holds a piece of history. The Game of Seaford, Long Island was created in 1990 as a fundraiser for the Seaford Historical Society.

Seaford game a trip down memory lane

Pass Go, collect $200. No it’s not Monopoly, it’s The Game of Seaford, Long Island, and an iteration of the famous Parker Brothers game where you can buy and sell local real estate instead of railroads, utilities and properties. more

By Laura Schofer | 5/20/15

Volunteers help out at Matthew Davison's project at Jones Beach State Park.

Seaford Scout pair lead service projects

The road to Eagle Scout has many requirements, but none more significant than a community service project. Two Boy Scouts from Troop 239 in Seaford have recently been busy completing their projects. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/6/15

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