November 1779: A list of all the family farms that provided hay to the British. Note, on Line #5, our Noah Hallock! (The British wanted “English Hay” not “Salt Hay!”). What is “salt hay?” The reeds that wash up on our beaches were called “salt hay.” It was gathered on beaches, used for fodder for cattle, mulch for crops, insulation, bedding and as packing material. Of course, our waterfront community used this readily available natural resource. The British did not want it!
Suffolk County has begun celebrating the Semi-quincentennial with a kick-off event at Sagtikos Manor in Bay Shore. We were greeted by Isaac Thompson whose house it was, with a rousing speech imploring us to remember our history. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were there, and so was the Huntington militia. Cake made as Martha did for George was served. Huzzah!
