Step Back Into Port History at the Thomas Dodge Homestead – May 12th

Local honey, local entertainment, and the last remaining historical outhouse in town!

You may have heard the quote “get out of Dodge.” Well, the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society invites you to “get INTO Dodge” – the Thomas Dodge Homestead, that is. The 1721 home will throw open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 12th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm for a special open house. The Dodge Homestead, situated over the Mill Pond, was home to seven generations on Dodge families dating back to the 1700’s, and is the oldest existing home in Port Washington.

The open house will feature house tours, allowing you a glimpse into what life was like in the 1700’s. Light refreshments will be served, and visitors will have an opportunity to meet the beekeeper who produces local honey from beehives on the Dodge property. Local honey will be available for tasting and for sale. In addition, musical entertainment will be provided by local folk group, PW Jam, and electric violinist, Dark Violin. Model boat racing will take place on Mill Pond (weather permitting). Don’t miss the chance to see the vintage outhouse (a “three-seater”) – the last of its kind in town.

The Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society’s aim is to engage people of all ages in activities that bring to life the early American lifestyle of the families that lived and worked on the peninsula. Central to this mission are the Sands-Willets House (circa 1735) and the Thomas Dodge Homestead (circa 1721), which the Society operates as house-museums, serving as a resource to the community. Please join us at the Thomas Dodge Homestead on May 12th and step back in time! Free admission.