A Tree Grows in Bridgehampton

Susan Galardi

This past Tuesday, June 23, Bartlett Tree Service donated a Zelkova Tree to the Bridgehampton Historical Society (BHHS). Already 20-feet-tall, the tree will provide much needed shade to attendees of outdoor events at the old Corwith Homestead. Future generations can anticipate a towering, majestic sight - Zelkovas grow to 100-feet-tall.

In addition to its beauty, the tree makes a welcome addition to the BHHS grounds because of its natural resistance to Dutch Elm disease, and the Elm leaf and Japanese beetles. It is an appropriate choice historically since Dutch Elms used to be prevalent on the East End in the 19th and 20th centuries. It also has an easy fall clean-up.

The Corwith Homestead and grounds are open year round. Summer museum hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Currently showing is the exhibition "The Art of Reynold Ruffins." Illustrator and painter Reynold Ruffins will be on hand in an informal "Meet the Artist" event on Saturday, July 11, 12 to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Regular admission to the museum is $5. Groups welcome. For more information, please call 631-537-1088.

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