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Thanks to All Who Participated in Last Weekend’s Pickleball Tournament

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We are appreciative of all who came out and joined in the fun at our “History in the Making” Pickleball Tournament on Sat., May 30. It was a day to remember!

We are especially thankful to our volunteers and sponsors who helped make the day a success including Charles & Helen Reicher Family Foundation, Poliwoda Team of Douglas Elliman, and Century 21 Albertson Realty. Additional thanks to NoFo Pies, Riverhead Building Supply, Peconic Landing, North Fork Woodworks, Southold Supermarkets (IGA), Chasmur Supermarkets (IGA), North Fork Chocolate, Island’s End Golf Club, Dotties Pilates, Claudios, Orlowski Hardway Company, Surrey Lane Vineyards, Gary Despres, Founders Tavern, and Quarty Construction for their generous support.

It is events like these where Southold’s community spirit comes to life.

Congratulations to all who played and a shout out to all our winners!

See more pictures on our social media pages.

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Sign Up for More Line Dancing in the Barn with Lady T

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Join us for a fun evening of line dancing in the Reichert Family Barn led by Long Island’s own Lady T! Open to all—whether you’ve never tried it or already know your way around the floor. Come on your own or with friends and family.

Upcoming dates: June 26, July 31, August 28. Time: 7:00 PM

Come for one or all of the summer sessions!

Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Campus

55200 Main Rd., Southold, NY

Rain or shine.

Admission: $10 Members | $20 Non-Members

Space is limited; pre-registration recommended

Line Dancing

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Join the “Redcoats and Rebels” Long Island History Hunt!

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Looking for a fun way to join in the celebration of America’s 250^th?

Embark on the Redcoats and Rebels History Hunt Challenge.

Southold Historical Museum is proud to be one of 26 stops in this region-wide Revolutionary War challenge running through Sept. 30. Visit the Maple Lane Campus, learn about Jared Landon’s role during British occupation, snap a selfie by the red museum sign, and upload it to take part.

You can visit one site or all sites. We hope you will consider visiting our museum.

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Collect free Revolutionary-themed trading cards, explore historic sites, and compete for prizes—including a $1,776 grand prize.

Learn more and register:

Registration

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Deadline Approaching for Ten Squared Online Exhibit & Sale

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Southold Historical Museum invites artists to submit work for our Ten Squared online exhibit and sale this summer. The theme is Celebrate America — North Fork Legacy in the Spirit of 1776. Artists can explore what this year’s 250th anniversary of the United States represents to them, highlighting the North Fork’s historical and cultural contributions to the nation’s founding and continued evolution

This non-juried show accepts up to three 10” x 10” pieces per artist. Each work will be sold for $100, with 50% going to the artist and 50% supporting the Museum.

Deadline: Finished works and submission forms are due between Monday, June 15 and Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with accompanying artwork submission form.

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The exhibition and sale will be presented online from July 1 through July 31, 2026.

[Please download the submission form and review the guidelines on our website]

Submission Form

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Website Highlights

Celebrating America’s 250th!

America’s 250th anniversary is being celebrated this year, and we’re excited to be part of the festivities. This summer, explore special exhibits and events highlighting Southold’s role in the Revolutionary era.

We’re proud to participate in Suffolk County’s 250th Anniversary Passport Book initiative and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Long Island History Hunt to help commemorate this significant moment in our nation’s history. We’ll also be celebrating “America’s Birthday” at a special Living History Day. Take a look at what we have planned!