Southold

Historical Museum

Join us as Angela Reich from the Fire Island Lighthouse conducts a presentation at the Maple Lane Campus on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 at

1:00 PM titled: “Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers & Lightkeepers: The History of the Fire Island Lighthouse.”

Angela Reich is a Fire Island Lighthouse docent and author of Shipwreck of Hopes—a novel inspired by the 1850 wreck of the ship Elizabeth. This historical event played a pivotal role in shaping the early Life Saving Service, led by local residents who patrolled our shores and safeguarded maritime traffic along the nation’s busiest shipping lanes near New York Harbor.

Presented by Southold Historical Museum, the docents at the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, and Fire Island Lighthouse. A book sale will follow the presentation, $20 cash only, with 20% of the proceeds generously donated to Southold Historical Museum.

Admission for all is free. Donations gladly accepted.

A big thanks to Southold Historical Museum volunteer Corinna, a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Honor Society student from Southold High School! Corinna played a key role in launching the Museum’s first bilingual phone system by translating and recording our new greetings. Thanks to her welcoming message, we invite all Southold community members to call and say hello.

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Interested in getting involved and sharing local history? We’d love to hear from you!

On Feb. 13, 2025, Ted Webb, a native North Forker and former President of the East End Seaport, presented a fascinating lecture titled “A Magic Carpet Tour of Southold’s Offshore Lighthouses” at Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus. If you missed it, it an edited version is available to view on our YouTube channel.

The event was sponsored by Southold Historical Museum and hosted by the docents at the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse. Mr. Webb has also served as offshore cruise narrator at Bug Light and current cruise narrator for the Orient Ferry Lighthouse Tours, among other accomplishments.

You can watch here:

We do hope that you enjoy all the benefits of being a member and will rejoin this month, or become a member, during our Membership Drive.

Members have access to a wide range of benefits, including invitations to lectures, exhibits, and special events, discounts at our Museum Gift Shop, a quarterly newsletter, and a passport with a one-time-use complimentary admission to our multiple locations. There are several membership levels to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. Join us today and help preserve the rich history of Southold.

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Membership also makes a wonderful gift for someone else!

Annual memberships can be initiated or renewed online. Membership envelopes are also available in the office at 54325 Main Rd., Southold. Additionally, envelopes can be requested in the mail by calling 631.765.5500 or emailing info@southoldhistorical.org.

Images From Our Collection

We enjoy posting images from our collections, including historic buildings, residents, and sometimes items. Did you know you can browse the Collections Corner on our website. You’ll find images of the former St. Patrick’s Church and Rectory in 1905; Mattituck Lanes Bowling Alley, owned by Rudy Johnson in 1945; SS Food Market, also known as the former Jefferson store, in Peconic from 1942; and many more. Take a look here:

Mar. 27

Lecture: “Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers & Lightkeepers”

June 7

“History in the Making” Round Robin PickleballTournament

June 7

“History in the Making” Team Pickleball Tournament

Oct. 6

“History in the Making” Golf Tournament

Your gracious support allows Southold Historical Museum to offer many free events throughout the year. Thank you.

Southold Historical Museum programs are made possible by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.