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Take in a bit of Long Island’s rich cultural history with one of the many tours offered by local museums and historical societies. Centerport
Vanderbilt Museum tours
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The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport has reopened its gates for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours of the mansion, the first floor of the Hall of Fishes marine museum, the Memorial Wing collections galleries, the Habitat and Stoll Wing animal dioramas and planetarium shows. Admission tickets may be purchased online or at the gate, $10, $7 ages 12 and younger, extra fee for tours and planetarium. 631-854-5579, www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. Huntington
Old Burying Ground Tour
Join the Huntington Historical Society for a guided walking tour of Huntington’s earliest public burying ground, established soon after the Town’s 1653 founding, on July 10, Aug. 7, and Sept. 18 at 4 p.m., and Oct. 30 and Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. You’ll view stunning folk art and beautiful epitaphs while listening to stories of Huntington’s residents and rich history. Meet at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. Tickets are $15
The Huntington Historical Society offers monthly tours of the Old Burying Ground. adults, $10 members, $5 children. Advance reservations required. 631-427-7045, ext. 401, www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org Miller Place
Miller House tours
The Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society offers private tours by appointment of the William Miller House, circa 1720, 75 North Country Road, Miller Place on Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Donation requested. 631-476-5742, www. mpmshistoricalsociety.org.
Northport
Parading Down Main Street
The Northport Historical Society hosts a guided walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street business district on July 11, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Using storytelling and historic photos from the society’s collection, your guide will make the past come alive! Tour leaves from the Society, 215 Main Street, Northport. Tickets are $7 per person online. 631-757-9859, www.northporthistorical.org