We got a Groupon for this place, which makes the price a lot more reasonable. They don't open until…read more1 pm on the weekends, and on Saturdays they don't even give guided tours. Instead, they give an "augmented reality" audio tour which is kind of hit or miss. The house was preserved for the historical significance of the Townsend family, one of which was a spy for George Washington. I didn't feel there was a ton of information on the family though. Pointing their phone at the different objects in a room turned on audio about them, but only a couple of rooms in the actual house were interactive. The rest didn't have signs, and one loan employee was around to answer questions at the end. The exhibit in the visitor center was nice though. I just don't think the AR experience was really up to replacing a person, both in amount of information and the uncanny valley, unnerving portraits. There is street parking and a nearby lot that are free on weekends. The gift shop is minimal. It was an okay spot to visit, but I would recommend coming on Sunday or whenever they offer actual tours to get a more thorough understanding of the house and the history of the people who lived here.

We went here on a winter weekend, and were fortunate to have the builsings to ourselves. The…read morehelpful staff took out modest admission fee and explained that they don't do tours on Saturdays but they do have tour devices using augmented reality. That means that when you walk through the buildings, you scan the cell phone device on important paintings and artifacts and they talk to you with further information about who or what they are. The small building that contains the entrance is packed with paintings, dioramas, documents and artifacts. Next you walk to the main house, built in the 1730's, and housing the Townsend family. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Samuel had to make room for a British colonel. In spite of the fact that he sympathised with the patriots, he maintained good relations with his "Guest." At the time of the war, the house had eight rooms. One of his sons was one of the leaders of the Culpepper Spy Ring, Placing the home on the National Registry of Historic Places. Each room was elegantly decorated, with the exception of the space for the enslaved housekeeper. In spite of the fact that we didn't get a formal tour, the staff member tagged along with us and kept up a spirited conversation - even giving us a bonus look at the Victorian wing which doubled the size of the structure. The house is said to be haunted, of course. Very highly recommended. The full set of photos can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/albums/72177720323110655

TEP deserves more than 5 stars for the amazing start to finish service we experienced on our 7 day…read moreadventure to Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. From the time we signed up, to the time we boarded the plane to return home, TEP took care of every detail. We commented amongst ourselves that we felt like kids on vacation with our parents, as we didn't have to worry about any of the details - just show up and follow Neptali (our guide). From airport pickup in Cusco in luxury Mercedes vans where we were promptly served Coca tea to help with the altitude acclimation, to group dinners at amazing Peruvian restaurants, to historical tours and education on the history of the Inca - everything was covered and taken care of for us. And that was all before the amazing trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! Of course the trek itself was the highlight of the trip, and although it was extremely challenging for us, TEP's unbelievable attention to detail did not fail us on the trail. With nearly a 2:1 porter to trekker ration, our every need was met on the trail. We dined like kings every meal, and were consistently amazed with the quality (and nutritional appropriateness) of the food our chef and sous chef were able to put out with minimal kitchen conveniences. The thing I felt was most special about TEP's approach to this trip was the focus on gaining a cultural and historical appreciation for what we were experiencing. Every step along the way, we learned about the native people of Peru, the Inca civilization, the many ruins we came across, the vegetation we saw and how it was and is used, and the history of modern Peru. It was the trip of a lifetime, and have the help of The Explorer's Passage made it so much more enjoyable, and so much more memorable. The value of what they provide is amazing for the cost....rather, for the investment. I highly recommend them!

What a fabulous tour! I did the "Washington in NYC" tour in June 2017 and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience! So much fascinating historical information that I can't wait to share with all my friends now; such a great group of fellow explorers; and all so perfectly run - well planned, perfectly on time, with a great variety of sights and insights for all types of travelers. I recommend this tour highly - and will be on the lookout for future adventures from The Explorer's Passage! :)

I first became a fan of Charles Fazzino's work, known as 3D Pop Art, over 30 years ago when I saw…read moreone of his pieces hanging on the wall in a friend's home. It completely mesmerized me and I promised myself one day I would own my own Fazzino! Fast forward to 2024, moving to a new home, with a lot of wall space, I was destined to make my dream a reality! I researched galleries that carry Charles Fazzino art, discovered Central Galleries and my obsession began! I was greeted right away by Jeff Beja, the owner of the gallery and learned that Central Galleries carries an extensive collection of Fazzino's work! Every two years, they host a reception where you can meet Charles Fazzino and his daughter Heather, whose work can also be found at the gallery! They will personally autograph the back of any piece you already own or purchase that day with an original doodle! In 2024, I purchased my first 2 Fazzino pieces from Central Galleries. The gallery carries art from numerous other artists and have over 30 years experience in custom framing. Other services offered are appraisals, custom mirrors, art restoration and piicture hanging, Why wait 2 years to write my review of Central Galleries? December 6, 2025 was an experience of a lifetime for me. I attended the reception at the gallery and met Charles Fazzino and his daughter. It was thrilling to talk with and shake the hand of a man I have admired for decades, the most humble person and so incredibly gifted! I also became the proud owner of my 9th and 10th Fazzino pieces so my desire to own only one Fazzino actually turned into a collection. The gallery carries original pieces, sculptures and limited 3D editions! I cannot rave enough about Central Galleries! It is a family run business and they are all so incredibly professional and knowledgeable about the artists whose work they carry and the services they offer! Every piece you purchase is already professionally framed! If there is a piece you are interested in that they do not carry, they will try to find it and will work with you to design the mat and frame that will showcase and enhance its beauty! If you are not familiar with the work of Charles or Heather Fazzino, a visit to Central Galleries is a must! I promise you will not leave empty handed!

From the owner: Full service fine art gallery & custom picture framer on Long Island, NY. We offer the finest…read moreselection of fine art available by the world's leading artists. We offer art for the home and office. Featuring top quality conservation framing to museum standards. In business since 1985, experts in art and picture framing. All work done on premises. We sell original paintings and signed & numbered limited edition works by top artists including: Charles Fazzino, Viktor Shvaiko, Sam Park, Laurie Brussel, Amram Ebgi, Robin Morris, Jim Buckels, Erte, Thomas Mcknight, Howard Behrens, Vladimir Volegov, Melanie Taylor Kent, Hiro Yamagata, Muramasa Kudo, Mark King, Susan Rios, Lillian Shao, Michael Young, Gerardo Leccesse Best prices and selection anywhere on our featured artists. Private Appointments Available after hours! Also available by appointment on Saturdays. Just call in advance!) Serving the Five Towns since 1985!

I have trusted Sunflower Fine Art Galleries with my framing needs for several years now, and they…read morecontinues to exceed every expectation. Their professionalism and attention to detail are unmatched. Most recently, they framed my 30" x 40" artwork and took special care throughout the entire process. They even hand-delivered the finished piece to the building where my exhibition was located in Manhattan, ensuring it arrived safely and in perfect condition. Sunflower Fine Art Galleries consistently demonstrates true craftsmanship and genuine care for their clients. I highly recommend them for any framing needs, large or small. Working with Sunflower Fine Art Galleries is a worthwhile investment, and I fully trust them to do right by me every single time. I highly recommend the Sunflower Fine Art in West Hempstead for all of your framing needs, or to purchase a beautiful work of art as a gift for someone you love or your home. Shulie

The proprietor of Sunflower Fine Art Gallery was an absolute pleasure to work with. They did…read morebeautiful work framing a painting on a tight deadline. The work was done professionally and handled safely. I will definitely be returning to Sunflower for all my framing needs in the future

This library is racist. I work with people with disabilities so I took them here a few months ago…read moreand they was so rude. At that time I just figured the lady had a bad day so ignored it. Today I went back with my individuals and got the same treatment. They are very polite and helpful to the white people but for black people it was no help and rudeness. I do not recommend ANY black people to go to this library. And I am going to make a report about this.

I've been coming to this library for twenty years, since I took a class trip here when I was in…read morekindergarden. It's not so big, it's got two floors and a basement, a small parking lot that's usually filled up, but don't underestimate this place! The librarians are helpful. If you can't find a book, perhaps it's in another Nassau library and it can be sent here if you're a Nassau resident. The children's area is cute & I have such good memories of reading books there as a child. Lots of cool books, movies & cd's. There might not be private cubicles or cartels but the tables on the second floor is a good area to study, it's usually quiet and there's usually a few people here working quietly.

This place is the loudest library i have ever been to in my life. I am shocked that the staff…read moreallows teenagers to behave this way in the library. I felt like i was at a loud cafe instead of a library. Overall the library appears clean and is nice and the staff is nice but the point of the library is to have a quiet space to focus and that is just not the case here. Disappointed.

hi my name is Albie please do feel free to check out thud awesome gem of a library all the staff…read morethere are very very very good at what they do be aware that this place is like a palace full of the awesome books and as for me I would not go to any other library because I am originally from long beach ny and I moved to Hewlett 13 years ago and at the long beach library they do nor have as much to offerin terms of book's please also be aware that I myself find this place a very very addicting place to go to you can mostly find me among the fantasy section also please be aware that many people do not know about this treasure and gem of a place which I consider to be a very calm and relaxing please place and if you're in the area hewlett a awesome pizza place to right down the block

David was a joy to work with! I booked him for a virtual corporate event and the team loved him…read more His performance was engaging and fun and the team's whole energy and mood post event was wonderful. I really appreciate how prompt and thorough David's communication was from the moment I reached out. It's rare to get to work with someone who can put on a great show and also be so organized. Highly recommended!!

We had David host a virtual event for a bachelorette party. This was first of its kind experience…read morefor a lot of us in the group. Everyone loved the event and enjoyed it a lot. He engaged almost everyone in a group of 15. A lot of us are still wondering how he pulled off the tricks. Would highly recommend it! Thank you David for a wonderful time.

I had terrible customer service as of recently with a young woman with braids ! I've been with this…read morepost office box for over 10 years . i made a complaint to the manager and she still is disrespectful and unprofessional towards my family and I when having any type of communication at the window ! I would like for someone to contact me regarding this matter . I'm also going to move my box to another location if there is nothing done further regarding her disrespectful communication while shes working and I'm paying for a box !

Horrible. There was only one lady working and wasn't helpful at all. Very rude and didn't even try…read moreto do her job.