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THIRD FRIDAY | A VOYAGE TO CHINA & JAPAN, A Presentation by Beverly Tyler

  • The Reboli Center for Art and History 64 Main Street Stony Brook, NY, 11790 (map)

Please join us at The Reboli Center on the evening of May 16th, from 6:30 - 8:00pm for May’s Third Friday Special with Three Village Historic Society Historian, BEVERLY TYLER!

Join us a The Reboli Center for an incredibly captivating THIRD FRIDAY FEATURE by Beverly Tyler of The Three Village Historic Society! Tyler's presentation will tell the remarkable tale of Mary Swift Jones, (wife of Capt. Benjamin Jones of East Setauket), who sailed from South Street Seaport on a three-year voyage to China and Japan in 1858. Tyler will take the audience on a fascinating journey through Mary Swift Jones' letters, artifacts, the first mate’s journal and a cabin boy's book we experience her adventures.

As with all of our Third Friday events, this presentation will be free and open to the public and refreshments will be served for your enjoyment! No reservations are required to attend. Seating will be first come, first served. Doors will open at 6pm. For anyone needing special seating accommodations, we encourage you to please contact us at least 24 hours in advanced during our regular business hours: 631-751-7707. Our facility is wheelchair accessible and we have a free parking lot on site for Third Friday guests. We look forward to seeing you!