MPMSHS

Preserving our History-Vote Yes

A Small Investment, A Lasting Impact

For just $8.25 per household annually ***THIS IS AN AVERAGE, you can help preserve and protect our community’s rich history.

✔ Preservation of the 1720 William Miller House
One of Long Island’s oldest homes and a treasured symbol of our heritage

✔ Creation of the 1820 Daniel Hawkins House Archive & Research Center
A dedicated space to safeguard and showcase historic documents, photographs, and artifacts

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Why It Matters

This initiative will create a living archive where:

• Residents can connect with local history
• Students can learn from original materials
• Future generations can explore the stories that shaped Miller Place and Mount Sinai

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Your Support Makes It Possible

This proposition is an investment in education, preservation, and community pride.

Together, we can ensure our history continues to inspire for generations to come.

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VOTE YES

Support the preservation of our past—and the future of our community.

We have exciting and ambitious plans for the 1720 William Miller House this year. Thanks to careful planning—and an unexpected gift of service—we’re moving forward with critical upgrades. Our original goal was to raise $75,000 to cover major needs. So far, we’ve secured $56,155.

These funds are already earmarked for:

• Electrical upgrades
• Foundation repairs
• Shingle replacement and repairs
• Full exterior sealing and painting

We are still working to raise funds for:

• Authentic historical paints
• Archival and storage materials
• Conservation supplies

An unexpected and generous offer also came from one of our local Boy Scouts, who has volunteered to build a new fence for the property! We are now seeking additional support to help fund materials for this project.

Your donation helps protect and preserve a vital part of our community’s history.
Please consider supporting any part of these projects by using the donation link below.

Thank you for helping us keep history alive! CLICK HERE TO DONATE

In 2024, the House Committee undertook a significant effort to prepare the William Miller House for a new Conservation Plan. Their work included:

• Cleaning and Conservation: Carefully cleaning and conserving the house and its artifacts to ensure their integrity and longevity.
• Room Resets: Resetting the rooms to better align with the goals of preservation and historical accuracy.

These efforts reflect the committee’s commitment to safeguarding this 300-plus-year-old historic home and its artifacts, ensuring that they can be cherished by future generations for another 300 years.

Through meticulous care and planning, the William Miller House continues to serve as a living testament to our community’s rich history.

Are you an AP high school or college student looking to gain valuable experience and enhance your resume? The Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society offers an exciting unpaid internship that combines learning, leadership, and community engagement.

Opportunities for Growth

As an intern, you will have the chance to:

• Develop and Execute Museum Programming: Help create engaging programs and events that bring history to life.
• Educational Outreach: Design and implement educational activities for visitors of all ages.
• Preservation and Conservation Internship: Work closely with our Preservation Team to learn hands-on techniques in preserving historical artifacts and structures.

Supervised Learning

Under the guidance of the Preservation Team, you’ll gain valuable insights into museum operations, programming, and conservation efforts, preparing you for future academic and professional success. Send an email of interest to info@mpmshs.org