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Yaphank Historical Society To Host Holiday House Tours

The Robert and Isabella Hawkins House, Booth House Museum, and Homan-Gerard House will be open the weekend of Dec. 10.

A file photo of Christmas ornaments hanging from a tree.
A file photo of Christmas ornaments hanging from a tree. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

YAPHANK, NY — The Yaphank Historical Society is offering holiday open house tours the weekend of Dec. 10 at the Robert and Isabella Hawkins House, The Booth House Museum, and The Homan-Gerard House.

The houses will be open from 1 to 4 p.m.

Visitors to the Swezey-Avey House will be able to see the exhibit rooms decked out with holiday decorations while enjoying music by Don and Susan Cerce, and holiday refreshments. At gthe Hawkins House visitors will also be able to browse through The Bank of the River Gift Shop.

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Tickets are $10 for adults, and there will be be free admission for children under 12. Purchase tickets and pick up instructions at the Swezey-Avey House. For more information, call 631-924-4803.

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