Events and Exhibits

PRESS RELEASE………………………………………………….…for immediate use
Broad Channel, NY, September, 2008


Celebrate Historical Day in Broad Channel

The Historical Society of the Broad Channel Civic Association will sponsor its Annual Historical Day on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at the VFW Hall on Shad Creek Road in Broad Channel from Noon until 5 PM.
The public is invited to view the impressive collection, thanks to the generosity of past and present residents of Broad Channel. The town's history is told in pictures, newspaper articles, documents, letters, written reminiscences and video interviews with long time residents. Much new material has recently been gathered. A replica of the Honor Roll of residents who served in WWII will be unveiled.
The 2009 Historical Calendar, which gives times of high tide (very important if you live in Broad Channel) will be on sale. The cover depicts a Broad Channel home decorated for the end of summer celebration “Mardi Gras” in 1902. Also on sale will be the new book Broad Channel by Liz and Dan Guarino, one of the latest picture books in the Images of America series by Arcadia Press.
Residents are encouraged to bring new material for the collection. Original pictures and documents will be copied and returned to donors. The Broad Channel Historical Collection, housed in the town library, has also been microfilmed by the Queens Borough Public Library and is available for viewing at the main branch in Jamaica.
The work of the Historical Committee was started by resident Dan Mundy and aided by grants from State Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer, former State Senator Ada Smith, and current State Senator Shirley Huntley. For further information, contact Barbara Toborg at (718) 318-9344 or after 5 PM at (718) 474-1127.