About

Erin Fish, Creator of Bygone Living

I've lived on Long Island, New York all of my life, and am fortunate to have had its bounty of local history always at my fingertips. Since I could walk my mother instilled in me an affinity for the past, bringing me to countless historical sites, teaching me about history, all the while emphasizing that the past still is tangible and much more than a few words on a page. At age thirteen, I began volunteering as a interpreter at a historic museum village, and my love for history blossomed.

A few more growth spurts and two degrees later, I now live east on the island in an early 19th century farmhouse with my husband, infant daughter, and our four cats. When I'm not working full-time or wrangling a baby, I enjoy photographing historical architecture, collecting 18th century antiques, and writing as much and as often as I can.

I invite you to follow along with me here as I explore historical places and share with you glimpses of my life at home where things move to the beat of a simpler time.

Have any questions, suggestions, comments? Contact me at erin@bygoneliving.com