Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses
Monday, July 13
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntington Public Library Main Building
Main AuditoriumHistorian Christopher Verga will join us to discuss his book, "Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses.”
His talk will detail the struggle among development, conservation, and a community that opposed Robert Moses’s plan to create a four-lane highway that would level Fire Island. The desire to preserve the natural beauty of our unspoiled beaches for all Long Island residents would become the center of a public relations war against Robert Moses's unchecked political power. This war resulted in the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore and the end of Moses' career. Registration is required. Open to all.
Huntington Public Library Main Building
The Main is located in the heart of Huntington Village, on the corner of Prospect Street and Main Street. The Main has a large auditorium and two smaller meeting rooms, one room for Children's programs and a conference room. There is also a Local History room located on the second floor and an Art Gallery located on the lower level.