The History of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club

On Mon., March 2nd, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Ed Gross, Historian, on the history of the Sportsman’s Club; how it grew from an 18th century house to an Inn. Presidents and notables of the era hunted and fished there. The Club worked with Robert Moses to create Connetquot River State Park. Meeting will take place at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, is free and open to the public. For more info: www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915.