Three Village Historical Society

What Three Village Historical Society does

Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit historical society and museum founded in 1964 and headquartered at 93 N. Country Road, East Setauket, New York. It serves the Three Villages community of Old Field, Poquott, the Setaukets, and Stony Brook in Brookhaven, New York, along with visiting tourists, history enthusiasts, and educational institutions. The society preserves and interprets the region's history from indigenous peoples through the American Revolutionary War — including the Culper Spy Ring, General Washington's intelligence network — and into the modern era including Stony Brook University.

TVHS operates a portfolio of physical and digital products. Core exhibits include the Spies! Exhibit on the Culper Spy Ring and a virtual Chicken Hill exhibit; the AR 1776 augmented reality mobile app delivers place-based historical interpretation across regional sites; guided Tri Spy Tours and Maritime Tours run alongside field trips and a lecture series for schools and the public. The society maintains digital archives (hosted via Digital Long Island) and an audiovisual media collection, runs a Historic House Marker Program, and stewards preservation initiatives including the Build The Barn capital project and the ReWild Garden. Annual programming includes Culper Spy Day, Culper 5K, Spirits Tour, Candlelight House Tour, Stars Stripes & Signatures, Barn and Garden Tour, Winter Market, and a weekly Farmers Market with Friday Food Truck Fest. Distribution spans on-site museum visits, a physical and online Gift Shop (via Square and Bonfire), and direct sales of guided/self-guided tours.

As a small, donor-supported nonprofit with 1-10 employees, TVHS funds operations through a mix of donations, memberships, event fees, gift shop sales, and educational programming. Pricing details and financial figures are not publicly disclosed; no parent company, M&A activity, or external investment is identified. The TVHS 250 branding indicates a 250-year heritage milestone campaign currently underway alongside ongoing capital and program expansion.

Name

Three Village Historical Society

Legal name

Three Village Historical Society

Website

https://threevillagehistoricalsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Three Village Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum and historical society in East Setauket, NY that preserves and interprets the history of Old Field, Poquott, the Setaukets, and Stony Brook through exhibits, tours, educational programs, archives, and community events.

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East Setauket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

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Core offering

Three Village Historical Society operates a history museum and cultural center in East Setauket, New York, preserving and interpreting the heritage of Old Field, Poquott, the Setaukets, and Stony Brook. It offers physical and virtual exhibits (including the Spies! Exhibit on the Culper Spy Ring and the Chicken Hill virtual exhibit), guided and self-guided tours, K-12 and adult educational programs, an AR 1776 mobile app, a digital archive, and seasonal community events. The society also runs a gift shop and weekly farmers market to support operations and community engagement.

Product overview

Three Village Historical Society operates as a history museum and cultural organization offering a portfolio of exhibits, tours, educational programs, and community events. Core offerings include the Spies! Exhibit showcasing the Culper Spy Ring, the AR 1776 augmented reality mobile app, and Virtual Exhibits like Chicken Hill. The society provides guided Tri Spy Tours and Maritime Tours, runs educational Field Trips and a Lecture Series, and maintains digital archives and an audiovisual media collection. Seasonal events include the Culper Spy Day, Spirits Tour, Candlelight House Tour, Farmers Market, and Winter Market. Additional offerings include a Gift Shop (both physical and online via Square and Bonfire platforms), the ReWild Garden, and preservation initiatives like the Build The Barn project and Historic House Marker Program.

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Brands

• TVHS 250: TVHS 250th Anniversary commemorative branding/logo for the Three Village Historical Society
• Spies! Exhibit
• AR 1776
• Tri Spy Tours
• ReWild Garden at TVHS

Products and services

• Spies! Exhibit On-site museum exhibit showcasing the history of the Culper Spy Ring and espionage activities in the Three Villages region during the American Revolution. Open to museum visitors during regular exhibit hours.
• Virtual Exhibit - Chicken Hill Online virtual exhibit exploring the historical Chicken Hill area and its significance to the Three Villages community, accessible remotely via web.
• AR 1776 Augmented Reality Mobile App Mobile application that brings historical events and locations to life through augmented reality, allowing users to experience 1776-era history at specific sites.
• Tri Spy Tours Guided tour experience focusing on spy history of the Three Villages region, including sites associated with the Culper Spy Ring.
• Maritime Tour Tour highlighting the nautical and maritime history of the Setauket and Stony Brook area.
• Field Trips Educational field trip programs for school groups focusing on local history and heritage, targeting students from elementary through university level.
• Lecture Series Educational lecture series covering regional history themes for adult audiences.
• Digital Archives Searchable online database of historical images, documents, and audiovisual materials hosted via Digital Long Island.
• Culper Spy Day Annual event celebrating the Culper Spy Ring with reenactments, activities, and historical demonstrations.
• Culper 5K Annual themed running event honoring the Culper Spy Ring, open to community runners.
• Spirits Tour Halloween-themed historical tour event in the Three Villages area.
• Candlelight House Tour Annual event featuring historic homes in the Three Villages area illuminated by candlelight.
• Barn and Garden Tour Tour event showcasing historic barns and gardens in the Three Villages area.
• Stars, Stripes, & Signatures Event featuring historical documents and autographs with patriotic themes.
• Farmers Market Weekly on-site farmers market supporting local farmers and producers, with adjacent Friday Food Truck Fest.
• Winter Market Seasonal winter market featuring local vendors and artisans.
• Gift Shop Physical and online gift shop offering historical merchandise, books, and memorabilia via Square and Bonfire storefronts.
• ReWild Garden at TVHS Native plant garden maintained by the society for environmental education and conservation purposes, open to visitors.
• Build The Barn Project Capital campaign project to construct a new barn structure for the society's preservation and programming activities.

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• Xtwitter.com/3vilhistory
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsLh-CQuWh6uhT56AbWW_IA
• Facebookfacebook.com/threevillagehistoricalsociety
• Instagraminstagram.com/threevillagehistory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/three-village-historical-society

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