Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission News

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission News


May 7, 2025

Long Island artist to offer live watercolor portraits at Vanderbilt Museum: 'A great way to get people to come out to the museum’

Visitors to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum on Saturday, May 10, will have the chance to commemorate Mother’s Day with a live watercolor portrait created in about 10 minutes by local artist Sara Martin.

Feb 5, 2025

Vanderbilt astronomy educator on Night Sky Love program; 'There's so much out there.'

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will host Night Sky Love on Valentine’s Day, offering two planetarium shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The program, led by Brittney Mickaliger, the planetarium’s astronomy director, explores the romantic side of the universe, from stars and planets to mythological tales of love.

Dec 26, 2024

Vanderbilt education director calls workshop with sculptor: 'rare opportunity'

The artist behind the Herculean iron sculptures Wrought Taxonomies on the grounds of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport is expected to lead a children's workshop on Monday, Dec. 30.

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Sports

Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals

The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.


Sports

Ducks Have First Signing of 2026

The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.


Local

The King is Back in the South Shore Press

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.