BBP Heritage Association

The most magical time of the year! We are excited to present our signature event; Christmas at Meadow Croft. We also offer a special night for adults called, Christmas Aglow. Don't forget our monthly membership meetings starting again in January 2026! All are welcome! More information on these events can be found below.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Please join us for this festive event!

We'd love for you to join us! Tickets are currently on Sale on our website . Friday night is SOLD OUT but a few tickets remain for Saturday night.

Starting in January 2026, we have some wonderful speakers lined up for our monthly General Membership meetings. All meetings are held at the BBP Library and are open to all. There is also a raffle at every meeting! See the information below about the first two meetings in January and February.

What is the HOT in Hot Chocolate? Bean to Cup

Diane Schwindt, Historic Cook at the Ketcham Inn

Sunday, January 18, 2026

2:00pm-4:00PM

Join us for an engaging afternoon as we explore the fascinating history behind hot chocolate,

tracing its journey from the cocoa bean to the comforting beverage enjoyed for centuries.

Discover the secrets of traditional recipes and taste the richness of authentic hot chocolate.

Demonstration and tastings will be led by Diane Schwindt, the historic cook at the Ketcham Inn,

located in Center Moriches. She will use authentic 18th century tools, methods, and techniques.

Save the Date for the February meeting:

The Roosevelts in New York City

Bill Bleyer, Author, Historian

Sunday, February 15, 2026

2:00pm -4:00pm

Historian and author Bill Bleyer, a former Newsday staff writer, will present insights from his latest book, The Roosevelts in New York City. During this presentation, Bleyer will explore the unique locations in New York City where members of the Roosevelt family lived and worked revealing the private stories and interactions that shaped this iconic American family. The presentation will highlight the Roosevelts’ enduring legacy in Manhattan, including Theodore Roosevelt’s formative years in a brownstone on East 20th Street and the influence of his uncle, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, (former summer resident of Bayport) who lived next door in a twin brownstone and fostered Theodore’s interest in conservation. The talk will provide an in-depth look at these notable family residences and the personal stories behind the Roosevelts’ prominence in New York City. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

These articles first appeared in the Bayport Blue-Point Gazette and were written by Gene Horton.

They are re-printed here with permission.

December 2005

First printed in the Suffolk County News; August, 1963

The Manhattan House, one of Bayport's most familiar landmarks, was heavily damaged by fire early last Thursday morning. Two men fled from second floor rooms, after neighbors turned in an alarm.

Bayport fireman, who fought the stubborn blaze for more than an hour before it was brought under control, believe the blaze got its start int he kitchen behind the bar in the Middle Road establishment. The rear portion of the building and much of the interior were badly damaged.

The vamps were forced to battle the clouds of thick smoke in knocking down the blaze which swept to the roof through the walls and partitions. Several firemen were treated for smoke poisoning. The department's new aerial truck was pressed into action and its powerful spray prevented the blaze from spreading to Shand's Market immediately east of the hotel. Sayville firemen were called upon for assistance and sent a pumper to the scene. The Manhattan House is one of the oldest structures in this section of Long Island. It was erected in 1843.