Special Update (10/17/23):

The Roslyn Landmark Society is pleased to announce that a direct descendant of the Robinson family will attend the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Trattoria Diane.

John Robinson was first granted permission to build the original mill at the head of the harbor on April 2, 1698. This was a pivotal moment in Roslyn's history, and it is an honor to have a direct descendant of John Robinson join us in celebrating the legacy of the Roslyn Mill.

The Roslyn Landmark Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, culture, and architecture of Roslyn, New York. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for members and the community to come together to learn about the Society's work and support its mission.

All are welcome at the Annual Meeting on October 24th!

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The Roslyn Landmark Society is honoring the John Robinson family, who built the first grist mill at the Hempstead Harbor location between 1701 and 1709. Join this special occasion at Trattoria Diane, 21 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM for Roslyn Landmark Society’s Annual Meeting.

The Roslyn Grist Mill’s beginnings are recorded in the minutes of a Hempstead town meeting held on April 2, 1698, when John Robeson "had lierti (liberty) granted to set up a grist mill and a fulling mill on ye streame at the hed of yt harboure." The story of the Mill and the Robinson family’s history will be presented and traced up to today.

The Roslyn Landmark Society continues to preserve, restore, and share the history of Roslyn thanks to community support. This special event includes a dinner at Trattoria Diane, a keynote presentation by Co-President Howard Kroplick, elections of trustee slate and officers, and the celebration of 2023 accomplishments and initiatives for 2024.

In person tickets are $75 per person including a 2024 Roslyn Landmark Society individual membership. The dinner will be held inside and space is limited. Get your ticket now.

Online tickets are also available via ZOOM for free. The online program includes the ceremony honoring the Robinson Family, a keynote presentation by Co-President Howard Kroplick, and elections of 2023/2024 trustees and officers.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit RoslynLandmarks.org.