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After the fun everyone had line dancing with Lady T in the Barn last month, we’re excited to expand our summer series! Plus, with new sponsor Southold General on board, you can now pre-order delicious meals to enjoy before the dancing begins.
Join us rain or shine in the Reichert Family Barn at the Maple Lane Campus on these dates:
- 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: $15 for Museum Members | $20 for Non-Members
Two meal options available: $18. Meals will be delivered at 6:30 PM.
Whether you come solo, bring a partner, or gather friends, you’re invited to enjoy an evening full of great music, fun, and friendship. Everyone’s welcome! Please be sure to RSVP.
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Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable experience as we host a Revolutionary War encampment on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Maple Lane Campus at 55200 Main Road will be transformed into a vibrant living history site, brought to life by the reenactors of the Third New York Regiment. Explore authentic tents and gear used by soldiers as they prepared to join General Washington and his forces.
Enjoy hands-on demonstrations including blacksmithing, spinning, basket weaving, printing press, and carpentry. Plus, don’t miss live music by Eastern Long Island Old Time Jam.
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The Museum buildings will also be open for tours. Admission is free, and donations are warmly welcomed.
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Nautical Museum to be Featured on News 12 East End Program
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We are thrilled that News 12 and its partner, Discover Long Island, have teamed up to create a feature about the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse.
The segment will air on News 12’s The East End program on June 27 and 28, and July 5 and 6. We hope you’ll tune in to see the wonderful footage and interviews with our Executive Director Darren St. George and Lighthouse Committee Chair Ray Nofi.
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Our team is always looking for creative ways to enhance your visit to the Maple Lane Campus and the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse. Thanks to the initiative of our office assistant, Susan Ewing, we now offer a fun and interactive Scavenger Hunt at both locations!
You can pick up a copy on-site or scan a QR code to download it straight to your device. It’s also available on our website for added convenience.
Bring your friends and family and turn your visit into an adventure!
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Dennis Blair of Setauket, NY found a Southold Yacht Club hat when he was 12 years old at Paradise Point. Last year he gave it to the Historical Museum. The hat, now on display at Museum gallery, is similar to the one worn by Thomas Currie-Bell in a photo c 1945.
You can view this, and other artifacts, at the main exhibit at the Maple Lane Campus titled: Sailing: The Southold Yacht Club is. 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.
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As always, the price of admission includes both locations and exhibits
through mid-Sept.
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Recently, board member Barbara Poliwoda arranged a visit with her book club to the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse. While there, board member Mary Korpi, who wrote the book Stella Prince: The Lady Lighthouse Keeper, discussed the fascinating history of the lighthouse and Stella Prince’s role there.
Did you know that we offer group tours throughout the year? Tours are available at the Maple Lane Complex and Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse. If you’re interested in finding out about arranging a tour for your group, club, team, etc. please contact us at 631-765-5500 or info@southoldhistorical.org.
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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.
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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
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July 26 & 27
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
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Your gracious support allows Southold Historical Museum to offer many free events
throughout the year. Thank you.
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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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SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL MUSEUM
631-765-5500 – Info@SoutholdHistorical.org
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