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The Long Island History Project

Chris Kretz
Long Island
American Revolution
Culper Spy Ring
Carnegie Library Patchogue
Pickles
Patience Wright
Three Village Historical Society
Setauket
For Nothing Is Hidden
Andrew Carnegie
Battle Of Long Island
Setauket-East Setauket
Port Jefferson
Slavery/enslaved Population
Patchogue Medford Library
Patchogue
Long Island History Project
The Pickled City
Benjamin Franklin
Long Island Museum

Interviews with historians, scholars, authors and anyone with a story to tell and a passion for this unique region of New York.

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The waters around Long Island were long known for their bounty. Fish and oysters sustained the indigenous population long before the coming of Europeans, who then developed full fledged industries around oysters, clams, and more. The Long Island Mari... more

The story of Nathan Hale is a foundational myth of the Revolution: an earnest but inexperienced patriot takes on the role of spy and unfortunately ends up a martyr to the cause. But that's not the whole story. Historian Claire Bellerjeau, chronicler ... more

Today we continue our tour of the Long Island Museum with Joshua Ruff, Co Executive Director, Collections & Programming. This time we're traversing the 1970s through the exhibit Long Island in the '70s. It was a decade of change that brought us the e... more

Join us for a private tour of the exhibit The Seat of Action: Long Island in the American Revolution and Beyond at the Long Island Museum. Running through October of this year, the exhibit tells the stories of the lives of people affected by the conf... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Bellerjeau
Author of Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution, The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth; Co-founder of Remember Liss
Remember Liss / Author
Episode: Episode 222: Revolutionary Spy David Maltbie with Claire Bellerjeau
Joshua Ruff
Co-Executive Director Collections and Programming at the Long Island Museum
Long Island Museum
Episode: Episode 220: Joshua Ruff, the Revolution, and the Long Island Museum
Zara Anishanslin
Professor of history and art history, director of a public engagement museum studies program
University/academic position mentioned in intro
Episode: Episode 219: Patience Wright w Dr. Zara Anishanslin
Paul van Ravestein
Co-author of The Pickled City, historian
Author/Researcher
Episode: Episode 218: The Pickled City
Stephen Nicholas Sanfilippo
Historian and Seasongs historian; research focus on whaling songs and maritime music
Seasongs newsletter / Seasongs history
Episode: Episode 217: Whalemen's Songs w Stephen Sanfilippo
Dan Davis
Principal for interpretation and special projects with the American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust
Episode: Episode 216: Battle of Long Island with Dan Davis of the American Battlefield Trust
Jessi Bouchelle
Carnegie Branch Manager of the Patchogue Medford Library
Patchogue Medford Library
Episode: Episode 215: The Carnegie Library of Patchogue
Gary Lutz
Head of the Celia M. Hastings Local History Room, Patchogue Medford Library; in charge of music collection
Patchogue Medford Library
Episode: Episode 215: The Carnegie Library of Patchogue
Steve Lucas
Treasurer of the Greater Patchogue Historical Society
Greater Patchogue Historical Society
Episode: Episode 215: The Carnegie Library of Patchogue

Host

Chris Kretz
Host of the Long Island History Project, specializing in regional history and archival storytelling

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • -Thank you

    Excellent podcast of our great Long Island!!! So much that I didnt know and love learning all of this Long Island history!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    foxnewsjunkie
    United States3 years ago
  • So glad to have stumbled upon this

    This is a great podcast on the history of Long Island. I have met some of the guests such as Judge Cohalan, and it just makes me happy to tie this all together. Question: as a resident of North Sea in Southampton, is there any chance that you could do a podcast on Feversham? The few accounts that I have read suggest that at one point it was the busiest port in what would become America. I live not far away from where that is supposed to have been. I would love to hear from someone who knows more... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Praise and a request
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Lots of stories to tell on LI, a lot of which I didn’t learn growing up here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flyawayhoneybee
    United States4 years ago
  • Intro song…

    Great content; awful intro song. Like, it evokes a repulsive feeling in my cold black heart.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J Akane
    United States4 years ago
  • Not lazy

    Happy 100 podcast. Warren McDowell obviously loves Connie. Connie and warren should be a great couple. 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DIckcountryside
    United States7 years ago

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Guests are well-chosen, bringing credible expertise.
The show consistently highlights Long Island's lesser-known histories.
Some listeners wish for shorter segments or faster pacing.
Production and sound quality are generally strong.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous archival detail and local focus.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 211: To Outwit Them All: Agent 355 and Peggy Wirgau
Q: What was your research routine and how did you translate archival findings into scenes—any tips for listeners on writing historical fiction?
Wirgau shares a multi-year process: extensive reading, on-site exploration of locations in New York, consulting with historians and tour guides, visiting libraries, and using contemporary media like Turn to visualize period life; she emphasizes starting with a rough outline and gradually filling in details.
Episode 211: To Outwit Them All: Agent 355 and Peggy Wirgau
Q: How do you handle historical facts versus storytelling when crafting a character like 355, and what rules do you set to bend the truth?
She explains that historical fiction blends known facts with imagination to fill gaps, while striving to remain plausible within the historical record and letting the narrative breathe without claiming definitive proof about every detail.
Episode 211: To Outwit Them All: Agent 355 and Peggy Wirgau
Q: So how does a writer from Michigan living in Colorado hear about and get hooked on this very Long Island-based story?
Wirgau describes discovering the Culper Ring through a process of researching influential women, following a historical thread that led her to Elizabeth (355) and then building the novel around a plausible, first-person perspective that could illuminate this overlooked figure.
Episode 219: Patience Wright w Dr. Zara Anishanslin
Q: How did Wright's work intersect with politics and espionage during the Revolution?
She embedded political messages in her wax figures, courted influential patrons in both America and Britain, and transmitted information to American contacts across the Atlantic, sometimes using wax heads to smuggle letters and insights, which underscores how art and intelligence intertwined in her career.
Episode 212: For Nothing is Hidden with John Valenti
Q: What question do you like to lead off with when you're interviewing people?
Valenti answers informally, saying he tends to go by the seat of his pants and stays flexible, which reflects his journalism background and helps him connect with subjects.

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This program consistently explores Long Island's history through in-depth conversations with historians, archivists, authors, and museum professionals. Episodes often center on archival research, local governance and culture, Revolutionary Era events, and regional memory—frequently tying micro-histories to broader national narratives. Standout aspects include fresh archival findings, expert guests who provide scholarly context, and a strong emphasis on place-based storytelling that invites listeners to visit libraries, museums, and historic sites. The show stands out for its rigor, access to primary sources, and a mission to illuminate overlooked threads of regional history for curious, academically minded audiences.

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Recent guests on The Long Island History Project include:

1. Claire Bellerjeau
2. Joshua Ruff
3. Zara Anishanslin
4. Paul van Ravestein
5. Stephen Nicholas Sanfilippo
6. Dan Davis
7. Jessi Bouchelle
8. Gary Lutz

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