Sands-Willets House

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the historic Sands-Willets House in Port Washington on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. Admission is free!
The Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special open house celebration on Saturday, July 25, from 12-4 p.m. at the historic Sands-Willets House at 336 Port Washington Blvd. in Port Washington.
The event will honor the Revolutionary-era legacy of the Sands family and the role the Cow Neck Peninsula played in the fight for independence. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the circa 1735 Sands home, where the seven sons of John Sands III were born and raised, becoming Patriots during the American Revolution. As visitors explore the property, Revolutionary War reenactors and period music will help recreate the spirit of the era. The Historical Society will also honor local Patriots buried in family cemeteries in the Port Washington area.
At the July 25 event, knowledgeable docents will be on hand, sharing stories of colonial life, Revolutionary-era events and the peninsula’s rich local history. 
For this special anniversary event, visitors can peruse all 10 rooms of the Sands-Willets House, a rare opportunity to wander through the historic property at their own pace. Visitors can also explore the Society’s circa 1690 Dutch Colonial barn, which houses antique farming and shell-fishing implements. Free parking at Vincent Smith School.

Local Event: Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Historic Sands-Willets House in Port Washington

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Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the...

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the historic Sands-Willets House in Port Washington on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from...

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Historic Sands-Willets House in Port Washington

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Glen Cove Chamber’s 24th Annual Awards Dinner &amp; Celebration "A Star Spangled Evening" ~ Wednesday, July 22nd • 6pm-10pm ~ Join&nbsp;Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening of&nbsp;celebration, recognition, dining, and entertainment as we honor&nbsp;outstanding individuals and organizations whose dedication continues to&nbsp;make a lasting impact throughout our community. This&nbsp;special patriotic-themed evening will also commemorate the 250th&nbsp;Anniversary of America’s Independence, bringing together business&nbsp;leaders, local officials, and supporters for a memorable night at the&nbsp;beautiful Sea Cliff Manor. Guests&nbsp;will enjoy a beautiful cocktail hour, full elegant dinner, dessert, open bar, live&nbsp;entertainment, raffles, networking, and special tributes to this year’s&nbsp;distinguished honorees.~ Event Details:• Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 6pm-10pm • Location: Sea Cliff Manor - 395 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff • Directions: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RoGM6XYZWS2Ndr7x8?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExY291OEpDTXlNb2pJemFzMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Pqpyi5MR0Xcn8LOfBAeJb0LREYnWrrKSr_S2B0a2ws6iU_CdFjvA0E2gk_w_aem_a0wHRREAhpkUF5NtBJ4A-Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maps.app.goo.gl/RoGM6XYZWS2Ndr7x8</a> • Includes: Cocktail Hour, Full Dinner, Dessert, Open Bar &amp; Entertainment • RSVP Online: <a href="https://GlenCoveChamber.org/Awards?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExY291OEpDTXlNb2pJemFzMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5ZDCkBVtWwarqQFgGDekcsiWf_ypA32Jv_rCT-5UX2ucDikVncHQkXFXGc_w_aem_eRuaKTU5ovwCPdkSxB0x1g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GlenCoveChamber.org/Awards</a> ($150pp or $1350 per table)Celebrate&nbsp;the people, businesses, and organizations that help make our&nbsp;communities stronger while enjoying an elegant evening with friends,&nbsp;colleagues, and neighbors. We invite you to be part of this inspiring&nbsp;and patriotic celebration.When purchasing tickets online, be sure to include the full name of your guests, for seamless check-in. If you questions about the event or need help with registration, please reach out to the Chamber at (516) 676-6666 or email <a href="https://info@glencovechamber.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">info@glencovechamber.org</a>~ Our Distinguished Honorees ~ (Extended Bios available at <a href="https://GlenCoveChamber.org/Awards?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExY291OEpDTXlNb2pJemFzMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5e5xHbgwoEBhVpM9-_oNR9whZFc1n8jVwlXl4k_WUZ7It3PFyjDoE6wMhxdQ_aem_0njTvJaRLyCFUQ-DYp6lJw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GlenCoveChamber.org/Awards</a>)• NOSH Delivers Inc. • London Jewelers • Mark &amp; Candy Udell • Tocolo Cantina • Lloyd Rosenman • Chief of Police (Ret.) • William F. Whitton~ Sponsorships &amp; Raffle Promotion Available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FGlenCoveChamber.org%2FSponsor%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExY291OEpDTXlNb2pJemFzMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5tU38FOcGG-JutV2CEcnqCBGl0A7aKF3CgZ7R8CgC1o3l0kLKrlEkYkclTzg_aem_TgWaOywzHKHIR2zMTX8hZg&amp;h=AUD4pV6febdIxJjgnAmaRygGbaIWE7PfjBv8RxB_I9jQ8Fvg87_7mFW2EgXtA6JG9l9Ej6f-lNl1bA4uV1pTm0EP3YpK8_G3HKDlJDMl7Mc4z8GKVROnYJTA_gyJOj1e2ShS1gmfrzvDCz4e&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUA_LN7NRUM-vH03t9rLwCs7OuLHzkafNtAC6i8JTC8x0mCQswUrEf7Oy6veJoTXEdam0hAmyW5Kd211T5zBWCD_iVjkQR36OemQ68Y3NkNs1K4TIT5XfJFoLzVA-5RHq9hlmSJ5EPkGg8N_SacAeckPHK-2jZdDZ0k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GlenCoveChamber.org/Sponsor</a> ~ Glen Cove Chamber of CommerceCommittee Co-Chairs: 
• Kate Alchermes Silk - Alchermes Holistic Health &amp; Wellness 
(516) 318-3242 | kate.alchermes@gmail.com 
• Dr. Eve Lupenko - Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery &amp; Dermatology 
(516) 456-5753 |&nbsp;evelup@yahoo.com
Chamber President: 
• Dr. Maxine Cappel Mayreis - Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce 
(516) 528-5955| <a href="mailto:spinetime4u@yahoo.com">spinetime4u@yahoo.com</a> 
Executive Director: 
• Cliff Krauter - Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce 
(516) 770-0611 |&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cliff@glencovechamber.org">cliff@glencovechamber.org</a>

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Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Historic Sands-Willets House in Port Washington

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Sands-Willets House, 336 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY

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