Episode 148 with Mark MacNish, Executive Director of the Cutchogue–New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums

Today I’m joined by Mark MacNish, Executive Director of the Cutchogue–New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums. Mark has deep roots on the North Fork, with a family history that stretches back to the era of the New Suffolk Hotel and the heyday of the region’s hospitality scene. His lifelong connection to local history, paired with his passion for bringing the past to life, sometimes literally, as a colonial gentleman at community events, has made him a key voice in preserving and sharing the stories of our area. In this conversation, we’ll explore his own background growing up on the North Fork, the role of places like the New Suffolk Hotel in shaping community life, the surprising history of other gathering spots and hotels in the region, and the exciting projects he’s leading today to keep that history alive for future generations.