Huntington City Meeting – June 16, 2026: Liberty Minute Historical Segment
Huntington City Meeting – June 16, 2026
The meeting opened with a "Liberty Minute" commemorating Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. The segment recounted the story of Henry Scudder, an early Huntington settler who served as a second lieutenant in the Suffolk militia, was captured after the Battle of Long Island, escaped, and provided intelligence for whale boat raids from Connecticut, including the 1781 attack on Fort Slongo. After the war, he promoted the federal constitution as a Suffolk County representative and served in the New York State Assembly. The narrative concluded by honoring the sacrifices of Huntington Patriots. No agenda, minutes, or other meeting proceedings were provided in the source material.
Meeting Transcript
Welcome to this Liberty Minute, part of Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. Henry Scudder was a member of one of the earliest families to settle Huntington. He was named second lieutenant in the Suffolk militia. He was captured at or soon after the Battle of Long Island, but he escaped and rejoined the Army in Connecticut. He provided valuable intelligence to support whale boat raids from Connecticut, including the successful 1781 attack on Fort Slongo. His property in Crab Meadow was largely destroyed by the British, and his wife was harassed in unsuccessful attempts to get her to reveal her husband's whereabouts. After the war, as a representative of Suffolk County, he promoted the adoption of the new federal constitution and served in the New York State Assembly. Thanks to the sacrifices of generations of Huntington Patriots, Liberty endures.
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