Robin's Island: Unraveling The Mystery

About this episode

The episode explores the history and ownership of Robin's Island, prompted by a listener's request.

Esperanza and Irwin have had Robin's Island on their radar for quite a while. But it took a request from Colin, one of our listeners, to make it happen. (Thanks Colin!). Located in the Town of Southold, between Little and Great Peconic Bays, the island can only be reached by private vessel. The history is fascinating, and there have been numerous owners over the years. We'll transport you back to a 1636 deed, and take it to present day, where it is owned and stewarded by Louis Moore Bacon. A fascinating, off radar story, and a meaty one at that.

People in this episode

Hosts: Esperanza, Irwin

Topics covered

• history
• island ownership
• local geography
• historical deeds
• listener engagement

Keywords

• Robin's Island
• Southold
• Louis Moore Bacon
• history
• Peconic Bays
• 1636 deed
• island ownership

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Robin's Island, Town of Southold, Little Peconic Bay, Great Peconic Bay

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