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1. The Schoolhouse Moved by Oxen

Cutchogue Village Green, Cutchogue, USA

A tiny village green in Cutchogue hosts New York's oldest surviving English-style schoolhouse, once moved across town by oxen.

2. Cold War Secrets of Montauk

Camp Hero State Park, Montauk, USA

Beneath an ominous Cold War radar tower, a hidden military base once guarded against Soviet threats, complete with a decoy town.

3. Shelter Island's Untouched Wilderness

Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island, USA

On an island accessible only by ferry, a sprawling preserve protects one of the last undeveloped parcels of Long Island, once slated for luxury development.

4. Greenport's Prohibition Past

Greenport, USA

During Prohibition, this charming maritime village was a notorious nexus for rum-runners, its hidden coves and speakeasies buzzing with illicit activity.

5. The Gatsby-Inspired Castle

Sands Point Preserve, Port Washington, USA

A grand Gilded Age estate, rumored to inspire locations in 'The Great Gatsby,' features a medieval-style castle built by a railroad baron.

6. Ancient Voices of Shinnecock

Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, Southampton, USA

One of the oldest continuously inhabited Native American communities in the U.S. preserves its rich history and vibrant culture in a dedicated museum.

7. The Architectural Wonder of the Big Duck

Flanders, USA

A gigantic 20-foot tall concrete duck, an early example of 'mimetic architecture,' once served as a roadside poultry shop and was moved twice.

8. Montaukett Ancestral Ground

Montauk Indian Field, Montauk, USA

A secluded field in Montauk holds the ancestral burial grounds and last remaining land of the Montaukett Indian Nation, a testament to their enduring presence.

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