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Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses

2026-07-13 18:30:00 2026-07-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses Historian Christopher Verga will join us to discuss his book, "Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses.” Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Monday, July 13
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-13 18:30:00 2026-07-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses Historian Christopher Verga will join us to discuss his book, "Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses.” Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Historian 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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Lectures and Workshops |

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Huntington Public Library Main Building

Phone: 631-427-5165

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Mon, Jul 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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.