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Registration opens:
June 29th, 2026

Race for Independence (Grades 1-6)

with the Whaling Museum
2026-07-15 18:00:00 2026-07-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Race for Independence (Grades 1-6) Take on the challenge of early American sailors, who shaped a new nation on the high seas! Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room

Wednesday, July 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 18:00:00 2026-07-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Race for Independence (Grades 1-6) Take on the challenge of early American sailors, who shaped a new nation on the high seas! Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main J Program Room

Take on the challenge of early American sailors, who shaped a new nation on the high seas!

Learn how wind-powered ships that carried goods, news, and people across the oceans. Design your own sailboat and test it in our wind-powered waterway - can it beat the British navy to the finish line?

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

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Huntington Public Library Main Building
Phone: 631-427-5165
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Mon, Jun 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sun, Jun 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.