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Grey Gardens Est. 1960’s.
Named after the famous home in the Hamptons “Grey Gardens” also lived in the Pines. However it had a very different story…
Pines People- Maia Helles 1916-2016.
Some residents of the Pines go unnoticed, and they like it that way. Maia Helles was one. Her home is one of the original homes built in the 1950’s, and remains so. She quietly passed in 2016, but left the film in this post by Julia Warr that exemplifies her life and philosophy…
Art history- Robert de Michiell
Artist Robert de Michiell captured the heart and soul of the Pines he loved…
Our Pines Party 60th Anniversary 2013 Idea…
In 2013 we were celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Pines community being established. As an historical organization we thought we would throw our hat in the ring for concepts and ideas about how we could celebrate this great anniversary with a Pines Party concept…
Pines People- Walter & Joyce Reich
Walter & Joyce Reich were straight people living in a gay community, however they were here first. Yet none of that mattered as they created community wherever they went…
“The Fire Island” house.
From a Daytripper fantasy to a reality show failure the homes of the Pines all have a history…
The 4th of July Boat decorating contest. The Aquaminium…
The Annual Boat Decorating Contest at the Invasion is tradition. Go big or go home. The Aquaminium went big…
The Origins of Fire Island’s Tea Dance at The Blue Whale
The Tea Dance was created in 1966 in the Pines by then owner John Whyte. It is now replicated in gay resorts around the world…
The Island Club Est.1992-2005
Before you Sipped N Twirled you cruised at “The Crews Quarters”, then found yourself at “The Island Club”… Our clubs have a history too.
DJ Michael Fierman
DJ Michael Fierman was just one from the Turntable Royalty of DJ’s of the 1990’s.
The Pines Dog Show Est. 1965
Fire Island has been a haven for many, yet also for our babies. Meaning our pets. Dog’s, cat’s and more make up Fire Island Families. See how we shoed them off…
Find your house…
Before the advent of the drone you had to fly a plane over your destination for a photograph. In the late 90’s into the 2000 this photographer did just that…
2020 A Covid-19 season for the history books…
A season for the history books. A pandemic changes our world in every way. Virtual becomes the way we live, communicate, and see. Fire Island becomes a year round community with stories we all will never forget.