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The Friends of Connetquot is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation and history of the 3,473-acre Connetquot River State Park Preserve. We work to help management protect a pristine environment and historic buildings and artifacts. We also support educational programs, fishing facilities and hiking and equestrian trails.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
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Friends of Connetquot Ladies' Tea
 Sunday, June 9, 2019 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Connetquot River State Park Preserve - Main Room
Fee: $30/person and A HAT IS MANDATORY!
Join us for our 7th Annual Ladies' Tea! Enjoy sumptious tea, muffins, scones, finger sandwiches and fabulous raffle prizes to celebrate the past, present, and future of the Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
Reservations are Required
You can reserve and pay on the Ladies' Tea page before June 1st or if you prefer to mail in your payment, call 631-567-5042 for details.
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Forgotten Places and Moments in Long Island History with Richard Panchyk
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Long Island’s history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions and Interesting characters. Did you know that it was Long Island Pilot Earle Ovington that was the first to carry our country’s airmail? Or that William K. Vanderbilt’s Long Island Motor Parkway was our nation’s first highway? Did you know that Muttontown holds the ruins of an exiled Albanian King's Estate? Or that Captain William Kidd may have buried treasure on Long Island? Richard Panchyk will discuss these and much more about the vanishing traces of Long Island’s intriguing history. Where: Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Main Room
Registration for the lecture is free although seasonal parking rates apply.
Please visit the event page for more details and to reserve a seat
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 The History of the Connetquot River
is Now Available!
One Little River is the story of the Connetquot
River, an area on the south shore of Long
Island, NY with a remarkable natural and cultural history. First inhabited by Native Americans until 1683, when William Nicoll came
from England to settle in land he acquired from
the natives. Nicoll and his descendants then
held the land and lived on it for almost two
hundred years.
Author Bob Giffen, a past president of the Friends of Connetquot and a present member of its Board of Directors,
beautifully details the history of the Preserve which
once served as a recreational paradise for some of
America's most important historical figures and men who
shaped our nation.
President's Letter, FOC Newsletter,
Fall 2018
The Chairman's Letter for Fall 2018 has been released.
Here are the highlights:
- Another successful Gala is behind us and we'd like to recognize the thoughtfulness, efforts and generosity of all involved who helped to make the event another
truly special and memorable night!
Please visit the President's Letter page to read the full letter.
OnCell Audio Walking Tour!
 Did you know you can take a walking audio
tour of Connetquot River State Park Preserve using your own cell phone? Thanks to
OnCell and the Friends of Connetquot, you can learn about
the history behind the landmarks of the park such as Mile
Marker "50", the various bridges along the trails, the Ice
House, Hatchery and more! Plus, you can find out what
to look for as you walk the trails of the park. It's a
whole new way to see Connetquot even if you've been here
hundreds of times.
 Simply download the map here or get one at the entrance booth as you come in to the park. Call 631-703-3313 to begin the tour and look for the markers along the trail. Enter the number on the marker and you'll be treated to a short summary of what you're looking at and what to look for.
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