Southampton History: Halsey House Gala, July 5th | Jewelry Making | Historic Sites | Learn & Explore ….

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Halsey House Gala

Saturday, July 5

5:30pm – 8pm

Spend an evening on the grounds of one of the oldest dwellings in New York State while dancing under the stars to live music. Enjoy a selection of exquisite hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a raw bar stocked with local oysters in addition to our specially curated Silent Auction.

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Learn & Explore

“With love from the SHM:

The Scotch Mist Inn”

Did you know that Southampton is home to more than 11 churches, a Chabad, an Islamic Center, and a Unitarian Universalist Congregation?

We only have a handful of postcards highlighting a few of Southampton’s beautiful churches and religious centers. And among these architectural treasures that have served as spiritual homes, and community gathering spaces for generations, is a chapel adorned with Tiffany windows, as well as one of the oldest congregations in the country, dating back to the 1600s.

Want to learn more? Visit our website to explore the full story.

Want to be part of the fun? Share your vintage Southampton postcards and favorite views Facebook and Instagram pages. Remember to tag us with #WithLoveSHM or #WLSHM.

“Behind The Collection”

SHM’s Research Associate Stephen Gould highlights the enchanting world of Schoenhut’s Humpty Dumpty Circus, America’s most treasured wooden performers from 1903-1935. These meticulously crafted jointed figurines—ranging from exotic spotted leopards to vibrant clowns—showcase the exceptional artistry of Philadelphia’s premier toy manufacturer while capturing the wonder and spectacle of the American circus that captivated generations of young and old for generations.

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Learn how to make your own sterling silver jewelry in the very same space where Elias Pelletreau (1726-1810), Southampton’s celebrated Patriot silversmith, practiced his craft!

Lessons are led by our talented artist-in-residence Alyssa Saccente.

Classes available year round!

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Visit our four historic sites

Rogers Mansion Museum Complex

17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton

Headquarters of the Southampton History Museum since 1943, featuring an assemblage of 12 historic structures spanning nearly 400 years of local history, anchored by the spectacular Rogers Mansion.

Halsey House & Garden

249 South Main Street, Southampton

One of the oldest English colonial homesteads in New York State. The Halsey family first settled here in 1648 and built this house ca. 1683.

Pelletreau Silver Shop

80 Main Street, Southampton

This tiny building, constructed ca. 1686, is one the oldest continuously operated places of business in the United States. Most famously, it was once the workshop of American patriot and silversmith, Elias Pelletreau (1726-1810).

Conscience Point

1640 Conscience Point Rd, Southampton

A historic site and nature walk commemorating the landing of Southampton’s first English settlers in 1640. Upon reaching the shore, one of the settlers is said to have exclaimed, “For Conscience sake, dry land!”