Cow Neck in the Revolution

The area we now call Port Washington was occupied by the British for seven years during the Revolutionary War. Local families suffered immense hardship: they were forced to quarter enemy troops, had their children pressed into service, and even endured pirate attacks. Some Cow Neck Patriots bravely fought for American freedom while others assisted the revolutionary cause in secret – and some yet remained loyal to the Crown. These stories are explored in Cow Neck in the Revolution, presented in collaboration with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in celebration of 250 years of American independence. On display in the History Center Annex June through December 2026.

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Cricut All Abilities: Pet Bandanas

Learn how to design and press pet bandanas for your loved furry friends. 

All abilities are welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided.

 Registration opens on June 12th. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders. 

3:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

Family Movie: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

As part of our Summer Reading Kick-off, join us for a screening of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993, G, 72 min.).

For every kid who ever wanted to meet a real dinosaur, Steven Spielberg presents We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story – the animated tale of four prehistoric pals in the most awesome adventure since the dawn of time! Join Rex, Woog, Elsa and Dweeb as they time-travel to New York City to meet their biggest fans – modern-day kids – and make all of their wildest dreams come true.

12:45pm - 2:00pm View Details

Movie: Jurassic Park (1993)

As part of our Summer Reading Kick-off, join us for a screening of Jurassic Park (1993, PG-13, 127 min.).

A wealthy entrepreneur invites a top paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a mathematician/theorist, and his two eager grandchildren to visit his secret island theme park featuring living dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA.

2:30pm - 4:45pm View Details