Today marks the 231st anniversary of the most historic days in Roslyn-when President George Washington visited Henry Onderdonk's "Hempstead Harbor" home on his tour of Long Island.
As described in his diary, President "breakfasted at a Mr. Underdunck's at the head of a little bay, where we were kindly received and well entertained. This Gentleman works a Grist & two Paper Mills, the last of which he seems to carry on with Spirit, and to profit-distc. from Oyster by 12 miles."
Washington's visit was documented in the March 20, 1892 issue of The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Over the years, various groups have celebrated Washington's tour of Roslyn.
1927: Re-Enactment by the Historical Committee of the Long Island Association.
April 29, 1939: History professor E.E. Wood and the Daughters of the American Revolution reenacted the visit to Hendrick Onderdonk's home. Photo courtesy of the Bryant Library Local History Collection.
April 22, 1990: The Roslyn Landmark Society coordinated a re-enactment of General George Washington's visit to Hempstead Harbor (Roslyn) celebrating its bicentennial. The event was co-sponsored by Preservation League of New York State, Nassau County Division of Museum Services and the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society.
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