Southold

Historical Museum

This Father’s Day weekend coincides with ILOVENY’s Path Through History (PTH) Weekend and we are excited to be participating at the Maple Lane Campus and Nautical Museum at Horton Point. The $5pp or $10/family admission includes entry to BOTH locations.

Explore the exhibits: Sailing: The Southold Yacht Club, which shows the history of sailing in Southold and the many members of the community who participated in Southold Yacht Club activities. Open all weekend, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

At the Nautical Museum explore Going Places: Ferry Companies of the Long Island Sound, detailing many of the ferry lines that traveled up and down Long Island Sound. Open all weekend, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Come explore NY history!

See ILOVENY Path Through History events here:

Join Us for More Line Dancing Lessons the last Fridays of the Month

Everyone had such a great time Line Dancing in the Barn with Lady T last month, we’ve decided to expand the program for the summer. You’re invited to dust off your boots and join us the last Friday of June, July, and August:

The classes will be held rain or shine in the Reichert Family Barn at the Maple Lane Campus.

• Friday, June 27, 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
• Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
• Friday, August 29, 2025 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Admission is $15 for Museum Members and $20 for non-members. So come solo, bring a partner, or round up some friends — and join us for fun, friendship, and

fantastic music. All are all welcome! Please RSVP.

Last week, fourth-grade students from Southold School District took turns guiding visitors through 14 landmark locations in Southold, sharing researched stories and local history at each stop along the way.

This engaging and educational experience was a collaboration between Southold Historical Museum and Southold Elementary School to celebrate our shared heritage through the voices of our young historians.

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They did an awesome job! Read the article in Suffolk Times:

Bring your friends and family to the exciting Revolutionary War encampment coming to Southold from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025!

The grounds of the Maple Lane Campus, at 55200 Main Road, Southold will be transformed into a living history encampment set up by the reenactors from the Third New York Regiment. The encampment will have tents and everything soldiers would need as they traveled to join up with General Washington and his troops.

There will also be blacksmithing, spinning, basket weaving, printing press, and carpentry demonstrations, as well as music by Eastern L.I. Old Time Jam. The Museum buildings will be open for tours. Admission is free. Donations gladly accepted.

A wonderful time was had by all on Saturday during our “History in the Making” Pickleball Tournament. There was a full line up of community participants who played, and spectators who cheered them on at Tasker Park in Peconic.

Many thanks to those who participated, as well as our volunteers! Special thanks to our tournament sponsor: Poliwoda Team of Douglas Elliman, as well as sponsors Mattituck Lions, Southold IGA, Greenport IGA, Country Corner Cafe, and NOFO Pot Pies Country Market.

In addition, we are thankful for support from: Peconic Landing, Riverhead Building Supply, Albertson Marine, East End Cardiology – NYU Langone, North Fork Woodworks, Island’s End Golf Club, Chem-Dry of Suffolk County Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Christina Berry, Occupational Therapy, United Rentals, Orlowski Hardware Company, Inc., and Gary Despres Physical Therapy.

Can you please take a moment to help us be named Dan’s “Best of the Best” on the North Fork!

We are honored to be nominated once again, and have been named “Best” in the past thanks to your votes.

Find Southold Historical Museum under “ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/MUSEUMS” and

Treasure Exchange under “SHOPPING/THRIFT”

We would be thrilled if you would consider voting for us! We are the current standing “Best of the Best” in three categories.

You can vote once a day through Aug. 29, 2025.

Members and Friends Summer Socials

This summer, SHM officers and trustees generously welcome members and friends to their gardens and patios for Summer Socials in support of Southold Historical Museum.

Donation is $50. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Museum. The dates for the Summer Socials are Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 AM and Saturday, August 16 at 5:00 PM. Members can register on our website or call 631-765-5500.

June 14, 15

Path Through History Weekend

June 27

Line Dancing in the Barn

July 1

At The Seaside

Art Exhibit & Sale

July 12 & 13

Living History Day

July 19

Quilt Lecture with Susan J. Jerome

July 25

Line Dancing in the Barn

July 26 & 27

Summer Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair

August 16

Basket Weaving Demo

Aug. 29

Line Dancing in the Barn

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.