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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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 The Gold Coast and the Real Gatsby
Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Travel back in time to the days of Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby learning about the families and some of the actual grand houses that inspired the book and movies. North Shore historian and author Paul J. Mateyunas will talk about the history of the Gold Coast and the grand old estate houses. Mr. Mateyunas will autograph copies of his books
North Shore Long Island: Country Houses, 1890-1950 and Long Island's Gold Coast. Long Island's Gold Coast will be available for purchase.
Reservations
are required.
More
information/Reservation Form
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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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