Huntington 250th Independence Celebration - Liberty Minute (June 16, 2026)
Huntington 250th Independence Celebration - Liberty Minute
The meeting on June 16, 2026, consisted solely of a "Liberty Minute" presentation as part of Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. The segment recounted the historical story of Fort Hill, formerly known as Gallows Hill, where two British soldiers were hanged in 1783. The presentation highlighted the sacrifices of Huntington Patriots and the enduring nature of liberty.
Presentation: Liberty Minute
- The speaker described the construction of a fort near the main east-west road through Huntington to guard the eastern approach to the village green.
- Near the fort, two British soldiers were hanged in 1783, shortly before the British evacuated Long Island, after being convicted of robbery.
- For over a century after the Revolution, the area was known as Gallows Hill; in the early 20th century, residents petitioned to change the name to Fort Hill.
- The presentation concluded with a tribute to the sacrifices of generations of Huntington Patriots, emphasizing that "Liberty endures."
Key Outcomes
- No decisions, votes, or actions were taken. The meeting was purely informational and commemorative.
Meeting Transcript
Welcome to this Liberty Minute, part of Huntington's celebration of 250 years of American independence. A fort was built near the main east-west road through Huntington to guard the eastern approach to the village green. Near the fort, two British soldiers were hanged in 1783, shortly before British evacuated Long Island. The soldiers had been convicted of robbery. For more than a century after the Revolution, the area was known as Gallows Hill. In the early 20th century, residents petitioned to change the name to Fort Hill. Thanks to the sacrifices of generations of Huntington Patriots, Liberty endures.
openpublica.com