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After being elected president, George Washington set out to tour the new nation, spending five days on Long Island in April 1790. Author Dr. Joanne Grasso visits the library to trace this momentous journey. From Brooklyn to Patchogue to Setauket and back, he was honored at each stop and wrote extensive diaries about his impressions and his visions for the future of the region. For additional information, please call the library of visit our website.