A Stroll Through Long Island History

On June 2, members enjoyed a guided tour of historic 
Sagtikos Manor in Bay Shore. The tour highlighted the 
estate’s rich history, including the manor house,  
built in 1697 and expanded in 1772 and 1902. Led by 
tour guide Celeste Topazio, members strolled through 
the walled garden, admiring a long border of heritage 
peonies, grapevines, and other perennial plantings, and 
were treated to a first-floor tour of the manor, which 
remains remarkably intact in its original condition. The 
outing was arranged by Kate Flore.