Thanks to a partnership with the Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve, the Huntington Historical Society is proud to offer guided tours of this historic treasure.
Your visit begins with a short boat ride from Gold Star Battalion Beach into the picturesque Puppy Cove, passing by waterfront mansions and often accompanied by sightings of egrets, ospreys, and other visiting waterfowl. Once at the mill, your guide will explain its fascinating mechanics and share stories from the region’s social history. Each tour participant will also receive a comprehensive, illustrated booklet as a keepsake.
Please Note:
Access to the mill is by boat only; participants must be able to climb in and out of the boat and navigate steps.
The boat and mill are not handicapped accessible.
Tours last approximately 1½ hours.
Children 12 and older are welcome. This trip is not available to children under 12.
In case of inclement weather, tours may be rescheduled for the following day.
Private tours for groups of up to 15 can be arranged and follow the same route and accessibility conditions.
Participation requires the physical ability to climb steps and enter/exit the boat.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025: 11:30AM-1:30PM
Friday, June 27, 2025: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Wednesday, July 9, 2025: 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Friday, July 25, 2025: 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Friday, August 22, 2025: 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Friday, September 26, 2025: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Wednesday, October 8, 2025: 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Friday, October 24, 2025: 12:15PM – 2:15PM
Gold Star Battalion Beach
324 West Shore Road
Huntington, NY
Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members
Registration is Required for any of the below dates for the tours.
