Episode 196 with Richard Wines, Author, Historian and Preservationist

Today I’m joined by Richard Wines, author, historian, and preservationist, whose family roots in Jamesport stretch back to the 1600s. Growing up on the North Fork, Richard developed a deep appreciation for the land, the community, and the stories that have shaped this place across generations.

Over the years, he’s dedicated himself to preserving that heritage, restoring historic buildings, researching the region’s past, and working to protect the rural landscape that defines the North Fork’s character.

In our conversation, we talk about his experiences growing up in Jamesport, his family’s long history on the North Fork, and how early religious and political movements influenced the development of the region we know today. We also discuss his recent book, A Farm Family on Long Island’s North Fork, which traces centuries of local history through the lens of one family’s enduring connection to the land.