Hicksville Historical Society

04/26/2025

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09/29/2024

09/28/2024

The Hicksville Historical Society plans to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the Long Island Rail Road on Tuesday, October 8th at 11AM in the Kenneth S. Barnes Community Room, the Hicksville Public Library.



That date was chosen because it will mark 69 years since Operation Changeover in 1955. On that day, the Long Island Rail Road officially retired steam locomotives from service. Steam locomotives #35 and #39 were the official “retirees.”



The purpose of the event will be two-fold.



1 - A plaque will be unveiled dedicated to the end of steam locomotives on the LIRR. This plaque, funded by the Hicksville Historical Society at a cost of $944 will hopefully be placed at the south end of Hicksville's Kennedy Park, when restoration work at the park is completed. This location is in the vicinity of the former ground-level tracks. Ideally, the plaque will be unveiled by Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Saladino and Hicksville Historical Society president Richard Althaus.



2 - A portrait of Valentine Hicks will be unveiled. This portrait has been in storage at a Nassau County Parks Department facility for several decades. It has been well-preserved in a wooden crate and it looks as though it was painted yesterday. It is hoped that the County will loan this portrait to be put on display at the Hicksville Gregory Museum. Ideally, the portrait will be unveiled by Nassau County Executive Blakeman and by Long Island Rail Road president Rob Free.



To enhance this event the Railroad Museum of Long Island will bring the bell from steam locomotive #39 to the library that day.



Mark your calendar for October 8th and attend this event.



Respectfully,

Dave Morrison - event coordinator

Member - Hicksville Historical Society and Oyster Bay Railroad Museum boards

516-935-3145



Richard Althaus – President

Hicksville Historical Society

06/16/2024

Memorial Day Parade, 2024.

04/03/2024

Thanks to all who came to the meeting last night.

Mark Thomas's presentation was enjoyed by all.

03/29/2024

this Following Tuesday!!!

11/22/2023

The Hicksville Historical Society invites you:
SHIPWRECKS IN STONE
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Do you ever wish you could explore and experience the
great shipwrecks of the past without getting your feet wet? Join
Librarian James Janis as he takes you on a unique voyage to
shipwrecks both famous and obscure. Tour the various cemeteries
where the victims of famous shipwrecks are buried. A sample of ships
covered, The Bristol, Lusitania, Lexington, Morro Castle and more.
Presentation starts at 7:00 PM
Hicksville Public Library in the Community Room
169 Jerusalem Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801

07/02/2022

https://www.midislandtimes.com/articles/2022-hicksville-memorial-day-parade/

Members of the Hicksville Historical Society, walking in the Memorial Day Parade, on Jerusalem Avenue, between the 1st Street and the 2nd Street. All ages of Hicksville residents enjoyed the Memorial Day Parade to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and democracy. This year, in Hi...

08/07/2021

My connection to Hicksville...

My Great Grandparents had a farm on Newbridge Rd

Margaret Plate Married Fred Koenig.

Metta Plate Married Frank Brady. (Of Brady jewelers on Broadway)

Read article of historic event that took place there

thanks for looking!!

Bob Koenig, Past President, Hicksville Historical Society