America turns 250: Anniversary events on LI

Celebrate our nation's birthday at historical reenactments, museum exhibits, art and music events and more.

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Upcoming Events

Warbird Flights

May23

Weather permitting, AAM will fly one or more of the planes in their hangar: a Douglas C-47B Skytrain Transport; Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber; North American P-51D Mustang; Curtiss P-40M Warhawk “Flying Tiger;” North American AT-6D Texan Trainers, and red WACO UPF-7 Biplane. Visitors can watch as these iconic aircraft start their engines, taxi to the runway and take to the sky over Long Island. Bring your cameras and record amazing photos of our airplanes as they soar overhead. food offerings including ice cream, hot dogs, beverages, snacks and assorted refreshments

Where

American Airpower Museum

Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway

Farmingdale, NY

Price

$20 for adults, $18 for seniors and veterans, children ages 3-12, $12

Long Island and the American Revolution

May30

Noel Gish will discuss the important role Long Island played in the American Revolution, learn about signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Battle of Long Island, the Culper Spy Ring, the whaleboat raids on British strongholds and more, light refreshments will be served, register

Where

Suffolk County Historical Society

300 W. Main St.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-727-2991 x100

Price

$8

America 250: 4th before the 4th Country Barbecue and Street Fair

Jun4

Featuring live music, line dancing, barbecue foods and beverages

Where

Grangabel Park

Grangabel Park

Riverhead, NY

Price

free

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