The Bay Shore Historical Society held its annual Snowflake Sale on Nov. 30. The sale was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured a visit from Saint Nicholas by the Christmas tree.

As part of Small Business Saturday, the sale featured a variation of holiday decor, as well as the gift shop located inside the house. The Snowflake Sale is held yearly to raise money to be used toward the house’s maintenance.

Items featured included ornaments and were available for purchase, along with miniature houses which were showcased at the event, and at 11 a.m., a Victorian Santa sat next to the Christmas tree for photos.

The Bay Shore Historical Society’s mission is to help preserve the history that lies within Bay Shore. The house features rooms, each dedicated to a different piece of history. This year is the society’s 39th year and its current president is Barry Dlouhy.

Located just a bit off of Main Street, the society is located inside of the Gibson-Mack-Holt House, which has been around since 1820. Originally sitting west of Southside Hospital, the house was moved to its current location on Maple Avenue. It was moved with a flatbed truck and then restored with the help of several volunteers.

The house has been able to continue sharing its history thanks to donations provided by current and former community members. Several have even donated pieces of historic memorabilia that are native to Bay Shore. Funds are also provided from New York State, Suffolk County, the Town of Islip, and the Entenmann family to help continue sharing Bay Shore’s history for generations to come.

For those interested in getting a glimpse of Bay Shore’s history, the Gibson-Mack-Holt House is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours are available during these hours and are given by the society’s volunteers.