The Bay Shore Historical Society will meet Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Bay Shore - Brightwaters Public Library (1 South Country Rd., Brightwaters, NY).

Jerry and Rita Trapani will present A Look Back at The Rich Equestrian History of Long Island in the 19th and 20th centuries. Let's go on a trip back through time and see the racetracks, estates, parks, and shows that have made Long Island one of the most important equestrian venues in the world.

Jerry & Rita Trapani are the owners of Shadbelly Farm. Learn more at www.shadbellyfarm.com

Jerry and Rita Trapani are members of the Carriage Association of America, Inc., American Driving Society Inc., the Four in Hand Club, and they are founding members of the 40-year-old Paumanok Driving Club of Long Island. The Trapani's are also very involved with the carriage and coaching aspects of The Long Island Museum at Stony Brook. Trapani's are active volunteers and supporters of the Friends of Connetquot.

The meeting is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be served. Masks are optional at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library as part of COVID-19 safety regulations. Learn more at: https://www.bayshorehistoricalsociety.org/programs-news