Monday, January 15, 2001

Historic Village of Stony Brook Tour

Fee: $41 (Lunch included in fee)

9:30am to 5:00pm (minimum: 20 people)

Nowhere on Long Island will you find a more diverse collection of early Americana than the Museums at Stony Brook. This tour will encompass the entire Museum complex, including the unique carriage collection and the William Sydney Mount collection as well as other points of interest. We will then proceed to the Three Village Inn where a Country Luncheon has been arranged. After lunch we will take a leisurely ride through the villages of Setauket and Port Jefferson before concluding our day. Click here to learn more about the Museums at Stony Brook.

Tuesday, January 16, 2001

Southampton Village and Duck Walk Winery Tour

Fee: $38 (Lunch included in fee)

8:30am to 5:30pm (minimum: 20 people)

Our day will begin with a leisurely drive out to the south fork of Long Island to the village of Southampton. Upon arrival we will begin our tour with the Whaling Captain's Mansion, which is part of the Southampton Colonial Society's Museum complex. A tour guide will then accompany us as we ride through the village. He will point out both historic sites and familiar mansions in the village and along the famous Dune Road. Weather permitting we will stop to walk on the sand and view the ocean. A warm inviting lunch has been arranged at John Duck's Restaurant in Southampton Village. Following lunch we will then tour Duck Walk Winery and participate in a wine tasting before leaving for an evening reception at Brookhaven National Laboratory. To learn more about the Village of Southampton or the Duck Walk Winery, click on these links.

Wednesday, January 17, 2001
Broadway Show: Phantom of the Opera

Fee: $45

8:30am to 7:00pm (maximum: 50 people)

Reserve and Pay by November 15

Come aboard our bus as we ride into New York City for a wonderful day. Upon arrival you will have approximately 3 hours of free time to walk around, shop, and grab a bite to eat before we meet at the Majestic Theater to see a matinee production of Phantom of the Opera. Reservations and payment for this trip must be made by November 15, and is subject to limited ticket availability for this popular show. First come, first served! Also, please be advised that participants on this exciting excursion will be returning during the afternoon rush hour and the bus will likely reach the Wyndham between 7:00-7:30pm. You will have an opportunity to freshen up before joining the others at the conference banquet, which is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm at the Wyndham. Click here to learn more about The Phantom of the Opera.

Thursday, January 18, 2001

A Morning at the Beach or Shopping AM Tour Fee: Free
New York Excursion Fee: $50

Weather permitting, we will take a leisurely drive to one or more of our beautiful beaches. We can head north and view Long Island Sound at Sunken Meadow State Park or south to Robert Moses State Park to view the Atlantic Ocean. If the weather is uncooperative, we can do some shopping locally before meeting the conferees at Stony Brook for the planned excursion into New York. Those interested in joining their partners for the afternoon and evening events must purchase a ticket. The cost for the attendee is included in his/her registration fee.

Friday, January 19, 2001

Atlantic City Casinos

Fee: $25

8:00am - 10:00pm

Board a comfortable bus for a three hour ride to Atlantic City, the East Coast's first casino resort community. For six hours, you can try your luck in famous casinos such as Bally's, Showboat, Claridge, Trump Plaza, Taj Majal, , and others. Or, if weather is favorable, you might choose to walk the boardwalk and view the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. You will be able to dine any place you choose for both lunch and dinner before returning to Long Island.

Saturday, January 20, 2001

New York City

2:00pm - open return

We will have available the means to obtain tickets to Broadway Shows in New York City and tickets for the Long Island Railroad for those interested in going in to New York City after the conference. Please indicate your interest when registering or upon arrival and we will do our best to assist you in your plans.