Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne (LD 7), county executive Ed Romaine, New York State assemblyman Joseph DeStefano, and Suffolk County Parks officials, came together last week on Friday Oct. 16, for the announcement of NYS and Suffolk County funds to restore the historic Avery Homestead property.
The restoration includes several buildings in various conditions requiring restoration or repair, including the main house, a large barn, and the original 1820s homestead house.
The historic Avery Homestead is an 11.5-acre historic agrarian time capsule featuring an 1893 historic house, a 1930s barn, and four historic structures. Jointly purchased by Suffolk County and the Town of Brookhaven to preserve a landmark site tied deeply to local history, featuring family dates and stone inscriptions dating back to the late 1600s.
“I’m so please that Suffolk County worked with me to obtain this historic property so generations to come will be able to enjoy this beautiful location, its historic structures and artifacts, and to learn about and appreciate the legacy of the Avery family and the lasting impact they have had on our history” said Legis. Thorne. “Suffolk County has appropriated and spent some $2.6 million for the purchase of the property and ongoing preservation efforts. The history of the Avery family, their family home, and the Swan River Nursery they established and ran for many decades, is here to be discovered in impressive and informative displays.”
This week, the Legislature approved and accepted $50,000 in funding from New York State through the efforts of assemblyman Joseph DeStefano and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).
“The Avery Homestead is a remarkable piece of Long Island’s history, and we have a responsibility to preserve it for future generations,” said assemblyman DeStefano. “My securing the $50,000 in State funding for the restoration of this historic property is an important investment in preserving our community’s heritage. The homestead offers a rare glimpse into Long Island’s past, and we owe it to future generations to protect these irreplaceable treasures. I want to thank the Greater Patchogue Historical Society, county executive Romaine, Legis. Thorne, and everyone else involved in bringing the Avery Estate back to life.”
“We must do all we can to preserve the incredible history of Suffolk County, and the Avery property is an important part of our story,” said county executive Romaine. “Thank you to assemblyman Joe DiStefano and Legislator Thorne for their continued work to protect this historic site.”
The historic Avery Homestead is an 11.5-acre historic agrarian time capsule featuring an 1893 historic house, a 1930s barn, and four historic structures. Jointly purchased by Suffolk County and the Town of Brookhaven to preserve a landmark site tied deeply to local history, featuring family dates and stone inscriptions dating back to the late 1600s.
The officials were also joined by Richard Martin, Suffolk County Parks Department Director of Historic Services, and Steve Lucas, treasurer of the Patchogue Historical Society and President of the Suffolk County Historical Society. The check presentation was held on Friday, Oct. 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the historic barn at Avery Homestead County Park, located at 29 South Country Road, East Patchogue, New York, 11772.
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