History buffs and would-be time travelers will have a chance to step back nearly 250 years on June 20, when the Cutchogue Presbyterian Church and the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums present “Love in the Time of Revolution: A Colonial Wedding Reenactment.”

The event, scheduled for 2 p.m. at the historic church on Main Road in Cutchogue, will recreate the marriage of Gershom Terry and Elizabeth “Betsy” Case Terry, a local couple who were wed shortly before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Organizers say the program will feature period music, fashions, customs and food while offering a glimpse into daily life on the North Fork during the Revolutionary era. Attendees dressed in colonial attire will receive preferred seating.

The reenactment is part of the broader observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary, which is being commemorated across Suffolk County and New York State through a variety of educational and historical programs leading up to the 250th anniversary of American independence in July 2026. Visitors will also be able to receive a stamp in their Suffolk County 250th commemorative passbook at the event.

While Revolutionary War battles never reached the North Fork on the scale seen elsewhere in New York, the region played an important role during the conflict. Long Island was occupied by British forces for much of the war following the 1776 Battle of Long Island, and residents often found themselves navigating divided loyalties, military requisitions and disruptions to daily life. The East End’s maritime location also made it strategically important for both British patrols and American privateers operating in local waters.

The Terry family was among the early settlers whose descendants helped shape the history of Southold Town and the North Fork. By centering the story of a real local couple, organizers hope to make the Revolutionary era more personal and relatable, illustrating how ordinary families experienced a period of extraordinary change.

Tickets are $54, including fees, and are available through the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums. The event runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 20 at the Cutchogue Presbyterian Church, 27245 Main Road, Cutchogue.