Hicks workers circa 1910
Learn about Hicks Nurseries as it grew and changed over time from its founding in 1853, in unison with the changes that were happening in Westbury and across Long Island – as the area turned from Quaker farming community to playground for the rich.
THIS IS THE FIRST OF THREE LECTURES IN THE OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 2023 SPRING LECTURE SERIES. (INFORMATION TO COME ON THE REMAINING LECTURES.)
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Born in Queens, author Richard Panchyk has been a Westbury resident for 26 years. He is the author of 54 books, with more than 30 local history titles on Long Island and New York City, including Westbury: A Brief History, Westbury from Above, Hidden History of Long Island, and 101 Glimpses of the North Shore.
LOCATION: The Barn at Orchard Hill
TICKETS: $15 non-members; $5 members
Light refreshments will be served.