Founded in 1983, the Peconic Land Trust conserves Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage for our communities now and in the future. As such, farmland protection is an important part of the Trust’s mission.

Nestled in the heart of the North Fork Wine Trail, Peconic Lane is a stretch of road about one mile  long from Rte. 25 (Main Road) to Rte. 48 (North Road) in Peconic. With an historic inn at the north end and the new Greenport Harbor Brewery on Main Road at the south end, there is a winemaker’s studio, a vintage general store, and a fine art gallery amidst the wonderful vineyards and farms along the way.

Mattituck, most likely named after the Native American word for “Great Creek,” was established in 1678. Mattituck Creek stretches along two miles from its entrance at Mattituck Inlet on Long Island Sound to Rte. 48.

Cutchogue, named after the Native American tribe, the Corchaugs, who first inhabited Fort Corchaug before the English settlers arrived in 1640, is located in the Town of Southold. 2015 marks the Town of Southold’s 375th anniversary with festivities taking place in Cutchogue and other hamlets around town.

Otto Schoenstein was chosen by the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation as the Person of Honor for its 25th Annual Maritime Festival. The following story is from a meeting this writer had with Mr. and Mrs. Schoenstein.