The Roslyn Landmark Society is proud to highlight Young Historian Sydney Spier, a Roslyn High School student whose passion for local history has taken shape through her podcast, The History Around Us. Created as part of her school’s podcasting program, the series explores overlooked and fascinating stories from Long Island’s past, bringing new life to local landmarks, artifacts, and community narratives. Through careful research and engaging storytelling, Sydney uncovers the history hiding in plain sight — from iconic statues to lesser-known moments that have shaped the Roslyn community.
In addition to her podcast work, Sydney serves as a Gardiner Young Scholar with the Society, where she continues her role as a “Young Historian” by researching and sharing local stories across multiple platforms. Her work reflects a deep curiosity about the people and places that define Roslyn, including projects on topics like the Mackay Estate and even the role of the Roslyn Grist Mill in broader historical narratives. By combining modern media with historical research, Sydney is helping to make local history more accessible, engaging, and relevant for a new generation.
Be sure to listen to her most recent episode, Ep3: Relics of Roslyn: The Horse Tamer Statue, and catch up on past discussions about the role of the Roslyn Paper Mill in the Revolutionary War, and the Underground Railroad in Roslyn!
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