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Upcoming Events

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Southampton History Museum

Spring Fair

Saturday, May 10

11am – 4pm

Join us for the Southampton History Museum’s Spring Fair! This one-day, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, May 10, celebrating our shared history and culture. Enjoy demonstrations by skilled tradespeople, live performances of 19th-century music, stories of famous and lesser-known Long Island legends, interactive crafts, and games and toys for all ages—plus much more!

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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

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“With love from the SHM”

Did you know Southampton was once a village without trees?

As we celebrate Arbor Day, this postcard reminds us of First Neck Lane as it appeared more than 100 years ago, after a dedicated tree-planting effort initiated by the town in the 1880s. What remains of these century-old trees still forms part of the graceful canopy that defines our historic landscapes today, though many have been lost over time.

Want to learn more? Visit our website to explore the full story at www.southamptonhistory.org. Want to be part of the fun? Share your vintage Southampton postcards and favorite views on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Remember to tag us with #WithLoveSHM or #WLSHM.

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“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.

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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.

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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!”

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