THE BELLPORT-BROOKHAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2005

THE ROBERT H. PELLETREAU DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
is
The Yaphank Historical Society

in recognition of past and ongoing efforts to restore and to maintain historically significant houses and properties in Yaphank.

The Yaphank Historical Society was founded in 1974 to save the Hawkins House (1850) from demolition and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 along with St. Andrews Church and the Homan Mill due to their successful efforts. The society is now in the process of raising funds to continue the restoration of the Mary Louise Booth House (1829) and the Homan-Gerard House (1790). and are developing a Nature Trail and Conservation Center on Carman's River to provide an onsite educational center and gathering place for the community.

The Pelletreau Award ceremony will take place at the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society's Brown Building, 12 Bell Street, Bellport, Sunday afternoon, November 13. The program will begin at 3pm promptly. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served after the program. Everyone is urged to attend this special event.

The award is presented in alternate years to the person or organization that has done the most to further historic preservation in Suffolk County or has made a significant contribution to the preservation of a noted historic site. It was created to honor the memory of Robert H. Pelletreau, dedicated preservationist and President of the Society for 22 years and to further interest in historic preservation in Suffolk County.

The chosen awardee receives a $1,000 check and a wall plaque of appreciation, presented at a special award ceremony. The award must be accepted in person by the recipient. Robert H. Pelletreau was the direct descendant of Elias Pelletreau, a famous Colonial silversmith so a silver bowl replicating a piece of Elias Pelletreau silver is engraved with the name of each awardee. The bowl is on permanent display in the Society Museum Complex.

Previous award recipients are:
2001: Bertram Seides for his restoration efforts on behalf of the Ketcham Inn and his major role in the designation of Moriches, Center Moriches, East Moriches and Eastport as Historic Districts.

2003: The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association for their successful efforts to preserve and restore the 1730 Suydam Homestead and the 1905 Gardiner Barn.

The award recipient for 2005 will be chosen by the following panel of distinguished authorities in the field:

Dr. Robert B. MacKay, Director, Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities
Mr. Robert Heins, Chairman, Brookhaven Town Historic District Advisory Committee
Dr. Carol Bleser, President, Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society; Kathryn and Calhoun Lemon Distinguished Professor of U.S. History, Emeritus, Clemson University; former President, Southern Historical Association