By Hank Russell
To commemorate this historic occasion, the Suffolk County 250th Commemorative Planning Committee, commissioned by County Executive Edward P. Romaine, has created a special 250th Passport Book. This keepsake book invites residents and visitors alike to explore Long Island’s Revolutionary War sites, 18th-century landmarks, special exhibits and events in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
“This book – sold at cost – is a field guide to the history of Suffolk County,” said Romaine, “a history that goes all the way back to this being the first English-speaking settlement in what is now New York.”
County residents and visitors will travel through Long Island’s historic towns, visit participating museums and heritage sites throughout 2026, and collect a unique commemorative stamp at each stop. When complete, the passport becomes both a personal souvenir and a symbol of America’s 250th Anniversary.
In addition, they can take part in many events during the county’s 250th anniversary.
The commemorative book is accompanied by promotional material and a free mobile app that will soon feature audio files of all the historic sites around the county. The www.Suffolk250.org website is a great resource for staying up to date on all Suffolk 250 events and promotions.
“Thank you to our Suffolk 250 Committee for making these resources available as well as the many events they have planned for the upcoming year,” said Romaine.
The $8.32 charge is for “print on demand” and it is royalty-free. It is sold at no profit from Amazon.com.