Mastic Peninsula Historical Society

The Mastic Peninsula Historical Society was founded by Rita Rech in 1999. The Society's first project was advocating for the preservation of an Early-American home known as the "Murray House" (circa 1830 - also known as the Petty House). Although the restoration was a private undertaking, they observed and documented the project as much as was practical and permissible. Another early project was helping the staff of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library with their efforts to identify the people and places in historical photographs of the Mastic area.

The group's most recent venture has been to produce the "Map of Historical Sites" within the Tri-Hamlet area to guide students, historians, residents and tourists to the many historic sites within the society’s charter area. Over 15,000 copies of the map have been distributed to the public, and are available at www.mphistorical.org. The society’s current focus is on the preservation of the Lane Family Cemetery. Some of the society’s future goals include conducting oral histories from long time community residents, organizing an artifact collection of items, and advocating for the restoration of remaining historical houses and buildings in the local area.

Archives Hours: By Appointment

Address: P.O. Box 333, Mastic, NY 11950

Website: http://mphistorical.org/

Contact: 631-504-8222, 631-281-7347

mastichistory333@gmail.com