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For over sixty years, the Bridgehampton Museum has helped to celebrate and interpret the history and traditions of Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, Hayground and Mecox. As the Museum has grown over the decades, its efforts have been sustained by an active membership. Today we need your support more than ever and we invite you to join us as a Member. Your membership is fully tax deductible as allowed by law.

Members get the following:

inclusion on our emails and physical mailing lists
10% off on all Gift Shop items
discounted rates on select events and programs

Not sure if you have an active membership?

Email connor@bhmuseum.org and we will check for you!

Become a Member Today!

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Upcoming Programs and Events

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Historic Crimes of Long Island:

Misdeeds from the 1600s to the 1950s

with Kerriann Flanagan Brosky

Friday, May 24 at 5pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy, BH, NY 11932

True crimes and why people are led to commit them have fascinated people for centuries. In Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from the 1600s to the 1950s, award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky uncovers some of the most ghastly historical crimes committed on Long Island – from the tar, feathering and murder of Charles Kelsey in 1872, to the East Hampton witch trial of 1657, to the kidnapping of Alice Parson in 1937. Join her as she discusses some of Long Island’s most horrific crimes. Book sale and signing to follow.

RSVP – FREE Admission

Beer & Blacksmithing with Ricky Bottenus

First Saturday of the Month June-October

June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept 7, Oct 5

The Corwith House

2368 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Learn the basics of blacksmithing by getting hands on in our historic wheelwright shop and make your own bottle opener!

$50 per person

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Community Stars

Saturday, June 8, 5:30-7:30pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Learn the basics of blacksmithing by getting hands on in our historic wheelwright shop and make your own bottle opener!

More Info

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En Plein Air with Howard Rose

Select Saturdays from 10am to 1pm

Artists of all skill levels are welcomed to join us for our en plain air art classes hosted by artist and teacher Howard Rose! This summer you will be able to join us for six classes at different beautiful and historic locations in the Bridgehampton area.

Classes are $20 each and RSVP links are below!

6/8 – Madoo

6/22 – Nathaniel Rogers House

7/13 – Long Pond Green Belt

7/20 – Bridge Gardens

8/10 – Corwith House

8/24 – SoFo

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BHM Presents: The John Ludlow Bossa Trio

Friday, June 14 at 5pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Joins us for a night or music at the museum with local musicians.

$30 per person

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Ancient Ink: 5,000 Years of Tattoo History with Aaron Deter-Wolf

Saturday, June 15 at 5pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Take an archeological look at the history and art of tattoos from around the world.

RSVP – FREE Admission

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Ori (The Head): Its Rhythms & Resilience

Wednesday, June 19 from 4 to 7pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

A Juneteenth celebration co-sponsored with Eastville Community Historical Society.

$10 for adults, free for kids

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The Orca-Human Bond: The True Story Behind “The Whaler’s Daughter” with Jerry Mikorenda

Saturday, June 29 at 5pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Author Jerry Mikorenda will join us at the Nathaniel Rogers House to talk about the true stories related to his book on whaling in the South Pacific.

RSVP – FREE Admission

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Indigenous Perspectives Nature Walk with Chenae Bullock

Friday, July 12 at 9am

The Long Pond Green Belt

1061 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

Join us for a hike of the Long Pond Greenbelt with guide Chenae Bullock, a citizen of the Shinnecock Nation and author of 50 Medicines: Indigenous Oral History and Perspective.

RSVP – FREE Admission

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Bonac: An East End Novel with Richard Weissmann

Saturday, July 13 at 5pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

A fictional story directly influenced by the bonac culture and the ever present fear of over-development.

RSVP – FREE Admission

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Upon This Ground: Reflections of Self, A Mixed Media Workshop with Darlene Deloris

Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 3pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Join Historian and Multidisciplinary Artist Darlene Deloris on a journey of self-exploration as we use mixed media elements to connect how we see ourselves with what we know about our past relatives.

RSVP – FREE Admission

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Hampton Vintage at The Bridgehampton Museum

Sunday, July 28 from 10am to 5pm

The Corwith House

2368 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

The show includes a curated group of 50+ top vendors showcasing the best in vintage fashion, handmade items, and one-of-a-kind treasures. The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will be present with a live adoption drive. The Clay Art Guild will be on site providing demonstrations as well as a live blacksmith!

More Info – Free to attend

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Rumrunning in Suffolk County with Amy Folk

Saturday, August 10 at 5pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Southold Town Historian Amy Folk will be joining us to delve into Long Island’s past connections with Rumrunning during prohibition.

RSVP – FREE Admission

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Hampton Vintage at The Bridgehampton Museum

Sunday, August 18 from 10am to 5pm

The Corwith House

2368 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

More Info – Free to attend

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The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Open Hours

March to December

Fridays & Saturdays

11am to 3pm

FREE ADMISSION

This historic Bridgehampton icon’s first floor is made up of 10 rooms showcasing Bridgehampton’s history and culture. Learn about everything from our maritime history to our connection to the creation of motorsports and more!

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Volunteers and Intern Opportunities

We are in need of your help! We are looking for volunteers who would like to act as tour guides at the Nathaniel Rogers House this summer season. Right now our open hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. We are looking for warm and welcoming people to join us at the museum during those open hours.

Click here for our Volunteer Application

The Bridgehampton Museum is also currently looking for an intern this summer for a paid position working with museum staff to help with the organization and digitization of our collection! Applicants should be between the ages of 15 and 22 years old. Prospective interns should send their resumes and a brief cover letter to our Executive Director Connor Flanagan via email, connor@bhmuseum.org. The deadline for applications is May 31st so be sure to apply soon!

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