Sound Avenue Grange: new exhibit brings its history to life
A new exhibit at Hallockville Museum Farm takes visitors back in time to learn about the historic Grange Hall in Northville and the Grange movement on the North Fork.
Curated by Nancy Gilbert, Richard Wines, Mary Anne Huntington and Gabrielle Colen, the exhibit explores the landmark’s interesting past as well as the history of the movement with which it became associated — and for which it is named.
Located on Sound Avenue opposite Church Lane, Grange Hall was built in 1831 in Aquebogue as a Strict Congregationalist Meeting House. It was moved to its present location in 1834 and served as a church until 1860, when it was converted for use as a school by the Northville Academy, a private co-educational secondary school that enrolled more than 160 students.
