'Little Prince Day' Coming To Northport Historical Society

NORTHPORT, NY — The Northport Historical Society is set to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic children's tale, "The Little Prince," with two free events on March 26, the society announced.

The classic story tells the tale of the fleeting gift of childhood innocence and is the second most translated book after the Bible. Saint-Exupery, a celebrated WWII hero and engineer who held 10 patents, was lost at sea in 1944. Saint-Exupery wrote the story at the Bevin House in Asharoken in 1942.

The Northport Historical Society is at 215 Main St., Northport. Registration to the free events is required.

The two events are:

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Sunday at the Society

All are welcome to a special Sunday at the Society. Learn about Saint-Exupery's extraordinary life and his strong Northport ties. During this event, the society will honor Yvette Cariou O'Brien, the official representative of the Espace Saint-Exupery in the U.S., for her dedicated work in preserving the memory of Saint-Exupery.

3 to 4 p.m.: Kid's Craft Series

Children of all ages are invited to explore the world of "The Little Prince" by creating characters from the story. Kids will visit craft stations to color their characters and place in their own storybook, learn about the classic story, and take photos with the society's life-size Little Prince cutout. Kids will leave with a gift bag including a $5 gift card to Einstein's Attic.

Refreshments will be served, and all ages are welcome.