Dec 12 2020

Update 12/12/20: An Amazing “Message in a Bottle” Discovery and the Roslyn Grist Mill Match Challenge


Thanks to Andrew G., Mark S., Mike C., Sarah E., Brian M. Jennifer R., Lisa R., Meredith S., Josh L., Carolyn L., Vanessa K., Sharon M., Ellie K., Jay F, Evan L. Lois K.,  Dana K. Michael T. and Al V. (my favorite co-author) for your contributions to the Roslyn Grist Mill Match Challenge. Much appreciated!

There was a processing glitch last week in the $50 Family Membership section of the website. It has been fixed. Please resubmit if you requested a $50 Family Membership. 

Much appreciated!

Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick

 

 

CBS 2 News, Fox 5 New York, News 12 Long Island, Newsday and Roslyn Times reported an incredible discovery at the historic Roslyn Grist Mill. Details and videos are below.

Please Join the Roslyn Grist Mill  Match Challenge

Restoration of the 300-year old grist mill began two years ago under the supervision of the Roslyn Landmark Society. As president of the Board of Trustees, I would greatly appreciate your support of this project. 

During these challenging times, the 2020 Roslyn Grist Mill Match Challenge was created to keep the momentum on this historic Long Island restoration effort. Through the end of 2020, all new membership fees ($25 and up), renewals, and contributions will receive a 100% match  from  Roz and Howard Kroplick and the Gerry Charitable Trust.  To donate and join the Roslyn Landmark Society, please click here. Thank you!

Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick



Comments

Dec 06 2020 Dave Russo 12:13 AM

Awesome discovery. So cool to find stuff like that. This story got pretty impressive news coverage.

Dec 06 2020 Alan Sadwin 4:40 AM

Howard,

Please consider displaying replicas of the coins found at the grist mill and not the actual coins. There was a robbery at the McClarty Treasure Museum in Vero Beach, FL many years ago where some Spanish coins found on the site of the 1715 Fleet disaster survivor’s camp were taken. A friend’s father was approached by somebody trying to sell the coins and recognized them as the coins that were taken. (No two Spanish colonial coins of the era were exactly alike as they were hand struck and trimmed to weight.) While the coins were recovered, I believe cast replicas are now on display.

Dec 08 2020 Brian D McCarthy 7:16 PM

Jim Croce came to mind.

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Dec 10 2020 frank femenias 10:23 PM

Great reference Brian! That is an amazing discovery buried under 100+ year old concrete! Super rare. Congrats Howard for this amazing find in the old original Mill!

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