Happy Thanksgiving! Native American Feast at Glen Cove’s Garvies Point Museum!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and National American Indian Heritage Month, Garvies Point Museum in Glen Cove honors our local history and culture with their annual Native American Feast.  Featured events include pottery making, spear throwing, face painting, nature trail hiking, open fire building/cooking, and authentic Native American food tasting.

Early colonists in the 17th century purchased land now known as the Town of Oyster Bay from the Matinecock Indians, whose territory once spanned over much of Long Island’s North Shore.  Our neighboring village of Matinecock, named for its tribe, means “place to hunt” — many other Long Island towns have historic Native American names.

If you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving meal wearing braces this year, be sure not to chew directly on turkey legs or wings, as the bones can break braces (brackets and wires).  It’s always best to cut meat off bones and avoid hard and sticky foods to help prevent orthodontic emergencies.  Wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving!