Old Bethpage Village Restoration

A pre-Civil War farm village with original structures moved from various areas of the island to represent a typical Long Island working community of the 19th century. Structures include a general store and home (1866), a schoolhouse (1845), farm (1855) complete with barn, outbuildings and animals. Costumed staff demonstrates crafts, open hearth cooking, working and maintaining the farm, a tavern, church, black smith shop and more. Special features: Old Time Base Ball, L. I. Spring Festival, Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration, Civil War Encampment, Long Island Fair, and Holiday Candlelight Evenings. All complete with reception center, gift shop, and cafeteria.