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Third House Nature Center Third House Nature Center is a 501c3 environmental education organization located in Montauk’s historic Third House.

STEALING AMERICA: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slaveryin U.S. HistorySaturday, September 12, 1 pmJoin us for a present...
09/07/2026

STEALING AMERICA: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery
in U.S. History

Saturday, September 12, 1 pm

Join us for a presentation as Linford Fisher, professor of history at Brown University, traces the long and surprising history of Native American enslavement and land theft― from the earliest English colonies through the end of the U.S. Civil War and beyond. Drawing on his new book, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History (2026), Fisher shows how colonizers captured Natives and often deliberately mislabeled them as Black slaves to avoid detection. He weaves together accounts of major episodes in American history including early colonization, the American Revolution, and the Civil War with lesser-known stories of Native enslavement and land dispossession.

THIRD HOUSE NATURE CENTER
1929 Montauk Highway, Montauk
[email protected]

AMERICAN INDIAN PATRIOTS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WARDavid & Jacob Fowler, Montaukett IndiansSaturday, August 1, 20261:00 PM...
07/29/2026

AMERICAN INDIAN PATRIOTS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
David & Jacob Fowler, Montaukett Indians

Saturday, August 1, 2026
1:00 PM

SANDI BREWSTER-WALKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MONTAUKETT INDIAN NATION will give a talk on David and Jacob Fowler, and other Montaukett Indian Patriots during the American Revolution. She will discuss how David Fowler and Joseph Johnson, a Mohegan spent the last months of 1775, on a mission from the Continental Congress to encourage the “back nations” near Fort Pitt in western Pennsylvania to resist British pressure and sit out the war, and Jacob Fowler being recommended as a messenger to Connecticut Colonial Governor Trumbull.

She will introduce the events surrounding David Fowler and Joseph Johnson leading the first contingent of Christian Indian Refugees of 50 to 75 New England indigenous peoples to the Oneida territory in 1775.
The Euro-Colonist refugees went to Connecticut, and the Indigenous people went upstate NY.

Third House Nature Center
1929 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY

For information contact: Barbara Grimes
[email protected] / 516-982-3318

Gone Whaling Exhibition - July 11, 2026 - August 1, 2026Opening Presentation at July 11 - 1 PMSandi Brewster-walker, loc...
07/06/2026

Gone Whaling Exhibition - July 11, 2026 - August 1, 2026

Opening Presentation at July 11 - 1 PM

Sandi Brewster-walker, local historian and executive director of the Montaukett Indian Nation will discuss her research and the world of the Long Island seamen of color.

Exhibit open Sat., & Sun. - 10 AM - 4 PM or by appointment

For additional information: [email protected] / 516-982-3318

Sunday, May 10, 9:30-11:30 amLocation: Big Reed Pond, MontaukLength: 3 milesJoin the Montauk Library Bird Club on a spri...
05/04/2026

Sunday, May 10, 9:30-11:30 am
Location: Big Reed Pond, Montauk
Length: 3 miles

Join the Montauk Library Bird Club on a spring migration walk exploring the woodlands and wetlands of Big Reed Pond, led by Frank Quevedo.

May is peak migration, making this a perfect opportunity to observe warblers, vireos, and resident marsh birds. We will focus on identifying birds by sight and song.

This will be a moderate-paced 3-mile hike. All experience levels are welcome. This event is free for adults and children ages 10+. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow. Please wear tick and sun protection.

Co-sponsored by the Montauk Library Bird Club, South Fork Natural History Museum, and Third House Nature Center.

Limited to 30 participants. Registration is required. Link in bio.

Picking on the Porch at Third House is Back!Pickin’ On the Porch with Lori HubbardThird House, Montauk County ParkFriday...
04/30/2026

Picking on the Porch at Third House is Back!

Pickin’ On the Porch with Lori Hubbard
Third House, Montauk County Park

Friday May 1st, 7-9 pm

Bring an acoustic instrument and some easy to follow songs and we’ll all play together.

Everyone is welcome! Come to just watch or come to play!

All levels/no egos, this is for fun!

An Introduction to the Reptiles and Amphibians of the East End     Join us this Saturday, April 25th at 11:00-1:00 when ...
04/22/2026

An Introduction to the Reptiles and Amphibians of the East End

     Join us this Saturday, April 25th at 11:00-1:00 when herpetologist Jake Kushner will present an overview of the East End’s Reptile and Amphibian populations followed by a walk on the grounds of Third House pointing out and discussing the habits and habitats of our varied frogs, snakes, turtles, salamanders and toads.

    Jake recently presented his findings on his Tiger Salamander Monitoring Study at the Long Island Natural History Conference and has led salamander walks for the South Fork Natural History Museum at several locations in Suffolk County, including a recently well attended nighttime hike through the wetlands of Culloden Point.

    All ages are invited to both the lecture and the following exploratory walk to three of the small ponds that are set near Third House itself.

    See you Saturday

Singer-Songwriter NightSaturday April 4, 20267-9pmThird House at Montauk County ParkThis event is free and open to the p...
04/02/2026

Singer-Songwriter Night
Saturday April 4, 2026
7-9pm
Third House at Montauk County Park

This event is free and open to the public. Come to just watch or come to perform. Typically acoustic music, must be ORIGINAL
(please keep songs to about four minutes each)

Sign up to perform at 6:30
1-3 songs depending on how many performers we get!
Sound system provided

SPONSORED BY THIRD HOUSE NATURE

Roots of Resilience : Beauty and Benefits of our Native GrassesPresented by Kimberly Simmen, CNLPSaturday March 21, 2026...
03/08/2026

Roots of Resilience : Beauty and Benefits of our Native Grasses

Presented by Kimberly Simmen, CNLP

Saturday March 21, 2026 11am

Third House Nature Center
1929 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation on native grasses and discover how to incorporate these beautiful plants into your garden.

Going Native: The Beauty and Benefits of our GrassesPresented by Kimberly Simmen, CNLPSaturday March 21, 2026 11amThird ...
03/04/2026

Going Native: The Beauty and Benefits of our Grasses
Presented by Kimberly Simmen, CNLP

Saturday March 21, 2026 11am

Third House Nature Center
1929 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation on native grasses and discover how to incorporate these beautiful plants into your garden.

Third House, Montauk10:00am-12:30pm Next Session: March 20 Upcoming Sessions: April 17 & May 15Sketchbook Club meets one...
03/01/2026

Third House, Montauk
10:00am-12:30pm

Next Session: March 20
Upcoming Sessions: April 17 & May 15

Sketchbook Club meets one Friday each month throughout the year, to capture the flora and seasonal colors, landscape, atmospheres of the year!

We work in a 9 x 6” sketchbook (or size of your choice), each week we explore a different technique or art making theme.

Bring your own supplies. A suggested list will be given on registration.

$50. Per session. Write to Kathy at [email protected] to sign up.

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Montauk, NY
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