The William Miller House is beginning to show its true colors.
Our primer and stains are coming in strong, while the foundation work is on track to be completed this week. Every brushstroke and every stone brings this 1720 landmark one step closer to welcoming the community again.
As the old saying might have gone if colonial carpenters had Facebook: a house is only as good as the foundation it stands on. Ours has been standing for more than 300 years, and we’re making sure it’s ready for 300 more.
History isn’t just repeating itself, it’s getting a fresh coat.
Thank you to everyone following along and supporting the restoration of the William Miller House. Stay tuned for next week’s update as the transformation continues.

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Exciting progress is underway at the historic William Miller House as restoration and preservation work gets started. These improvements will help protect one of our community’s most treasured landmarks for future generations. Stay tuned as we share updates, behind-the-scenes photos, and milestones throughout the project. Thank you for supporting the preservation of local history!

We have exciting and ambitious plans for the 1720 William Miller House this year. Thanks to careful planning—and an unexpected gift of service—we’re moving forward with critical upgrades. Our original goal was to raise $75,000 to cover major needs. So far, we’ve secured $56,155.

These funds are already earmarked for:

• Electrical upgrades
• Foundation repairs
• Shingle replacement and repairs
• Full exterior sealing and painting

We are still working to raise funds for:

• Authentic historical paints
• Archival and storage materials
• Conservation supplies

An unexpected and generous offer also came from one of our local Boy Scouts, who has volunteered to build a new fence for the property! We are now seeking additional support to help fund materials for this project.

Your donation helps protect and preserve a vital part of our community’s history.
Please consider supporting any part of these projects by using the donation link below.

Thank you for helping us keep history alive! CLICK HERE TO DONATE

In 2024, the House Committee undertook a significant effort to prepare the William Miller House for a new Conservation Plan. Their work included:

• Cleaning and Conservation: Carefully cleaning and conserving the house and its artifacts to ensure their integrity and longevity.
• Room Resets: Resetting the rooms to better align with the goals of preservation and historical accuracy.

These efforts reflect the committee’s commitment to safeguarding this 300-plus-year-old historic home and its artifacts, ensuring that they can be cherished by future generations for another 300 years.

Through meticulous care and planning, the William Miller House continues to serve as a living testament to our community’s rich history.

Are you an AP high school or college student looking to gain valuable experience and enhance your resume? The Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society offers an exciting unpaid internship that combines learning, leadership, and community engagement.

Opportunities for Growth

As an intern, you will have the chance to:

• Develop and Execute Museum Programming: Help create engaging programs and events that bring history to life.
• Educational Outreach: Design and implement educational activities for visitors of all ages.
• Preservation and Conservation Internship: Work closely with our Preservation Team to learn hands-on techniques in preserving historical artifacts and structures.

Supervised Learning

Under the guidance of the Preservation Team, you’ll gain valuable insights into museum operations, programming, and conservation efforts, preparing you for future academic and professional success. Send an email of interest to info@mpmshs.org