Southold

Historical Museum

Our last Line Dancing lesson with Lady T is tonight, May 16 at 7:00 PM in the barn at the Maple Lane Campus. Our previous dance lesson nights have been a huge success, with people describing line dancing as fun and challenging. Space is limited. Please RSVP.

The lessons with Lady T will culminate with a high-energy Line Dancing Party featuring live music by County Line — Long Island’s own dance-centric country band, on Friday, May 23, at 7:00 PM. There will be a larger outdoor dance floor for this event to kick off our Opening Weekend!

We hope to see you there!

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Southold Historical Museum presents this event with support from Legislator Catherine Stark through the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development for Cultural Tourism and Film.

Maple Lane and the Nautical Museum Open Memorial Day Weekend!

Following our big Kick Off “Line Dancing Party” festivities at the barn on Friday, May 23, both the Maple Lane Campus and the Nautical Museum at Horton Point will be open Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day weekend!

Come see our newest exhibits: Sailing: The Southold Yacht Club at the Mayne Gallery at the Maple Lane Complex. The exhibit shows the history of sailing in Southold and the many members of the community who participated in Southold Yacht Club activities. Open weekends, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

At the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, the main exhibit is Going Places: Ferry Companies of the Long Island Sound, detailing many of the ferry lines that traveled up and down Long Island Sound. Open weekends, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

As always, the price of admission includes both locations and exhibits.

Join us for a unique, student-led walking tour through historic Southold! Fourth-grade students from the Southold School District will take turns guiding us through 14 landmark locations, sharing researched stories and local history at each stop along the way.

This engaging and educational experience is a collaboration between Southold Historical Museum and Southold Elementary School to celebrate our shared heritage through the voices of our young historians. The tour begins at Southold Elementary School and concludes at the Museum’s Maple Lane Complex, where we’ll celebrate the students’ hard work and dedication with Italian ices for all.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Comfortable walking shoes and water bottles are recommended.

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Come support our students and enjoy a walk through time in the heart of Southold!

We were so pleased to welcome Mia Certic, the executive director at Montauk Historical Society as our guest speaker during a special presentation at the Maple Lane Campus on May 8 titled: “The Tragedy of the Pelican”.

Ms. Certic detailed how sixty-four people set sail from Montauk for a day’s fishing on the morning of September 1, 1951, when a freak storm rolled in and capsized the fishing vessel only a mile off the Montauk Point Lighthouse. Forty five were lost and many were never recovered.

The lecture attracted a nice crowd in person at our Mayne Gallery, as well as several Zoom call-in participants. There were several family members and those directly affected by the tragedy in attendance as well, who made it especially poignant.

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If you missed the event, you can view out takes here on our YouTube channel

Our Education of Youth Committee volunteers have wrapped up another Step Back in History Week program welcoming students to learn about our history.

The week-long programming taught students about life in historic Southold. One day, students were invited to walk the grounds and sketch the lighthouse, with very impressive results.

The Education of Youth Committee is comprised of volunteers who play a key role in our mission of sharing education about Southold’s history with the youth in our community. This program ensures interest and knowledge about the community’s storied past proceeds to the next generation. Thank you!

PICKLEBALL SIGN UP

Southold Historical Museum’s “History in the Making” 2025 Pickleball Tournament is taking place June 7 at Tasker Park.

Limited slots available!

Competitors can register on our website for either the individual Round Robin Tournament or the Team Tournament.

All are welcome. There will be community fun and raffle prizes. This event benefits the mission of Southold Historical Museum.

May 16

Free Line

Dancing Lessons

May 23

Line Dancing Party at the Maple Lane Campus

Now Through June 6

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Call for Artists! Ten Squared

At the Seaside

Art Exhibit & Sale

June 6

Elementary School

Walking Tour

June 7

“History in the Making” PickleballTournament

July 12 & 13

Living History Day

July 19

Quilt Lecture

July 26 & 27

Summer Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair

August 16

Basket Weaving Demo

Sept. 27 & 28

Autumn Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair

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.

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