Distance: 2+ miles
Level: Moderate pace
Explore the distinctive history of Wainscott with Wainscott Heritage Project on a roughly two-mile walking tour through the significant structures and vistas of this bucolic hamlet. Grounded in research by preservation consultant Sarah Kautz for the Wainscott Reconnaissance Survey, the route highlights the historic buildings lining Wainscott Main Street. Highlights include the iconic John Osborn Homestead—the largest Community Preservation Fund purchase in East Hampton Town history—and fascinating insights into how the American War of Independence played out right here in Wainscott.
Meet at 10 AM at The Wainscott School, 47 Wainscott Main Street. Duration: App. 2 hours.
Leader: Irwin Levy, 516-456-1337 irwintlevy@gmail.com