Hidden in Massapequa

The epic 200-year mystery of Long Island's vanished Native American fortress is finally exposed.

Discover The Untold Massapequa History!
Unveil the incredible, little-known history of Fort Massapeag, the sole Native American Fort on Western Long Island and a federally recognized National Historic Landmark. For over two centuries, this crucial site-the flashpoint of historic contact between Algonquian and European cultures in the turbulent 17th century-lay virtually unknown, hidden in the very heart of the local Massapequa community.

Professor, designer, and researcher Dr. John DiMarco masterfully transforms scholarly discovery into a stunning, coffee table-quality visual history. Inside, you will:

• Discover the Treasure: Explore the powerful stories behind over 100 artifacts, photographs, maps, and scholarly works recovered from the Fort Massapeag site.

• Witness History Unveiled: Trace the inspiring journey of the dedicated people who fought to unearth and preserve this forgotten chapter of Massapequa's Indigenous and colonial past.

• Own a Piece of the Legacy: This book is not just a history; it is a beautifully and skillfully presented document of a civilization at a pivotal turning point, offering a visually rich understanding of the Algonquian world before and during European arrival.

Unlock the secret of Fort Massapeag and Fort Neck, Oyster Bay, own the definitive visual guide to Massapequa's most important historic site.