Ancient Hixtory
Wonderful articles about the history of Hicksville, researched and written by Ron Wencer. This complete monthly series spans 4 years, from May 2018 until April 2022. Enjoy!
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Women's Suffrage Poster (digitally restored)
New York State Library
Every year, do you celebrate what happened on November 6, 1917? Maybe you should. On that day, the voters of the State of New York (all of them men, incidentally) decided that thereafter, women would be entitled to vote in all elections held in the state. Getting things changed took a lot of work by a lot of people - and some people in Hicksville were part of it.
Click here to continue reading March 2022: 1917 Women's Suffrage
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Last month, we saw how the Protectory sheltered boys in need, and helped them prepare for their futures. As the excerpt above suggests, however, Long Islanders have not always treated their needy neighbors very well. This month, we look at the complicated history of the Jones Institute, a local residence that cared for adults in need. Its origins can be traced back to early 1836, but we'll set the stage here by beginning the story a little earlier.
Click here to continue reading February 2022: The Poor You Will Always Have With You
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In the past, readers of Hixnews have written in about St. John's Protectory a number of times. This month, AH attempts to provide a more complete version of its history, gleaned from contemporary reports and news articles.
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Hicksville flourished from the 1880s through the 1910s, largely due to its prosperous and skilled German immigrants. Among them was Edward G. Rave, apothecary and doctor. His day-to-day life offers insight into the years that some regard as Hicksville's Golden Age.
Click here to continue reading December 2021: Edward G. Rave, Apothecary and Doctor
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Last month, we looked at Hicksville during the WW II years. Among the many changes we saw were the village's burgeoning with new defense workers' families, rationing everywhere, and people being paid to turn in used kitchen fat.
The tale continues this month. If you missed the first part, you can read it by clicking here.
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Click here to continue reading November 2021: On the Home Front 1942-1945
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In the past, Ancient Hixtory examined how Hicksville was altered by external phenomena such as World War I, the influenza pandemic, and the Great Depression. This month, it looks at how World War II transformed the village into a vital part of the Home Front.
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Click here to continue reading October 2021: On the Home Front 1942-1945
