Hundreds Attend Town Of Islip 335th Birthday Kick-Off Celebration

ISLIP, NY – Over 100 people joined Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, members of the Town Board, state and local elected officials and members of the community, at a kick-off celebration marking the Town of Islip’s 335th Birthday.

Officials “flipped the switch” turning the Town Hall Cupola a deep shade of blue, to commemorate the founding of the Town of Islip by William Nicholl on November 29th 1638.

Nicholl purchased 50,000 acres of land from Chief Winnequaheagh of Connetquot 335 years ago, and named it Islip Grange in honor of his hometown of Islip, England.

He later received an official royal patent for the land from King Charles II.

During the event last month, Carpenter welcomed the Color Guard by the Islip American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 and the Lt. Michael C. Murphy Sea Cadets.

Senator Phil Boyle led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by Retired SCPD, Jim Edmonds.

A performance by the Brentwood High School Marching Band wowed the crowd, as did a visit by Long Island Ducks Mascot Quacker Jack.

The yearlong celebration started with the Cupola lighting and will continue with events such as the Springtime 'Living History' Tour at the Grange in June, an Islip Family Day at Ducks Stadium, and a Family Fun Day at Roberto Clemente Park in August.

The festivities will end next December with a closing ceremony and the burial of our Time Capsule.

Watch a video from the event below:

Photos courtesy of the Town of Islip