East Hampton Historical Society 2026 with Steve Long and Hugh King

About this episode

Esperanza and Irwin discuss American history with Steve Long and Hugh King, focusing on local perspectives and celebration plans for America's 250th birthday.

Esperanza and Irwin welcome Season 8 and 2026 with Steve Long, the East Hampton Historical Society's Executive Director, and Hugh King, East Hampton Village and Town Historian. With our celebration of America's 250th birthday, Steve and Hugh take a look back at American history through a local lens. We'll also hear all the Society's plans for celebration throughout the year.

People in this episode

Hosts: Esperanza, Irwin

Guests: Steve Long, Hugh King

Topics covered

• American history
• local history
• East Hampton
• historical society
• celebration plans

Keywords

• East Hampton
• historical society
• Steve Long
• Hugh King
• America's 250th birthday
• local history
• celebration plans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: East Hampton Historical Society

Places: East Hampton

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