Restoring, Maintaining and Enhancing Huntington’s Parklands and Public Spaces

The 1653 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Current Projects

The Gateway to Suffolk’s Gold Coast

The Town of Huntington is home to a diverse group of unique cultural organizations, parks, and historic sites, as well as 63 miles of Long Island Sound shoreline.
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The Gateway to Suffolk’s Gold Coast

The Town of Huntington is home to a diverse group of unique cultural organizations, parks, and historic sites, as well as 63 miles of Long Island Sound shoreline.
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In The News

Join us in support of the Crippen house

Join us for an evening of giving back while enjoying the new Crippen House Lager brewed by Six Harbors in collaboration with 1653 Foundation and the Huntington Historical Society to help with the efforts to preserve and study the House….

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News 12: Anonymous donor helps save Peter Crippen House from demolition

A piece of Huntington’s Black history was set to be demolished but is now being preserved. An anonymous donor is matching up to $10,000 in donations…

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Newskudo: Northport’s ’95 championship team leads charge for new basketball court in Cow Harbor Park

Doug Trani made lifelong friendships shooting hoops at Cow Harbor Park. This past year, he has strived for future generations to have the same opportunity…

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Newsday: Put It In The Parks

A Huntington-based nonprofit is set to give a financial assist to spruce up the town’s open spaces with ideas from the public. The mission of the 1653 Foundation is to restore, manage and enhance the parks and public spaces…

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Huntington Beautification Council

As part of our mission, we believe a community speaks through public art. The 1653 foundation, through a community grant, partnered with the Huntington Beautification Council and Con Artist, a local artist, to add to the character of Huntington Station through colorful designs on utility poles.

Long Islander News: 1653 Foundation Aims to Improve Public Spaces

A new non-profit entity has been launched to raise the quality of life for Huntington residents without raising taxes. The Town of Huntington’s newest resident is the 1653 Foundation…

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