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Southold Historical Museum Education of Youth Committee volunteers welcomed young people from our community to learn about the history of Southold during Step Back in History Week, May 8 – May 15!
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The Education of Youth Committee is comprised of volunteers who promote education about our history, working with the youth in our community through this special program, and ensuring interest and knowledge about our community’s storied past proceeds to the next generation. Programs include education on farm life, printing press, transportation, local nautical history, and more!
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We were so pleased to welcome the K – 6 Southold Elementary students!
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We’re excited to once again present our Pickleball Tournament, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
on Saturday, June 3 at Tasker Park, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Rain date: June 4.
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Registration is now open!
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Intermediate, advanced intermediate, and advanced players are encouraged to register. The format will be change partner, round-robin. Registration fee is $55 which includes a tournament t-shirt and refreshments. Due to limited players, early registration is encouraged to avoid being shut out.
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Join us for this exciting fundraising event generously sponsored by Poliwoda Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Carbon Team Crosscountry Mortgage, NOFO REAL ESTATE, Greenport IGA, Mattituck Lions Club, and Southold IGA.
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Find out more and register below:
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This anvil in our collection is located inside our Cleveland-Gagen Blacksmith Shop and was an integral component in the forging and shaping of metal into useful items.
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In previous centuries, blacksmiths heated metal in an open flame forge and hammered it into shape by hand atop an anvil. Even today, metal has to be heated to high temperatures before it can be manipulated, although now it’s primarily stamped by machine.
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An anvil is used as a ‘work table’ for shaping the metal. The smooth hard top surface, or face, was ideal for creating a flattened portion of metal. The cone-shaped horn jutting out the side of the anvil was used for shaping or creating curves in the metal.
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To finish the project a blacksmith might have to do an equal amount of work when the metal cooled, including filing, smoothing and adding decorations.
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See more in our Collections Corner:
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We were so pleased to arrange a group tour for 45 patrons of the Islip Public Library this past weekend.
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The busload of visitors first stopped at our Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse then disembarked for a tour of the historic buildings at the Maple Lane Complex. Patrons of all ages were engaged and interested in the exhibits and enjoyed the welcoming docents who volunteered their time and knowledge.
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If you’re interested in arranging a tour for your group we invite you to contact us!
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We urge you to join us in our exciting “Buy a Brick” project!
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This is an opportunity to give a timeless gift to our community. It is also a great way to celebrate your connection to Southold. A personalized brick engraved with an inscription of your choice will become a component of our Boxwood Garden and walkways in the heart of our historic museum complex.
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Everyone is invited to buy a brick, either for you or for someone else, to commemorate special occasions such as the birth of a baby, graduations, and outstanding accomplishments.
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Find out more at:
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May 18
International Museum Day
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May 19
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May 27 – Sept. 17
Season Reopening: Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse
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June 3
Pickleball Tournament
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June 26 – June 30
Call for Artists: 10”x10” Online Art Exhibit and Sale
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July 1 – Sept. 17
Season Reopening: Maple Lane Museum Complex
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July 4
Independence Day
Parade Float
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July 8
Lighthouse Lecture Series: The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington
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July 15 – Aug. 31
Online Art Exhibit & Sale: Ten Squared “Local Farming through the Years”
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July 29 – July 30
Antiques, Fine Art, & Crafts Fair
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July 30 – Sept. 15
Summer Raffle
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Sept. 10
Revolutionary War Encampment
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Sept. 18 – May 25
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Sept. 30 – Oct. 1
Autumn Antiques, Fine Art, & Crafts Fair
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Nov. 15 – Dec. 15
Ten Squared Online Art Exhibit & Sale
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Nov. 24
Candlelight Tour & Tree Lighting
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Dec. 2
Holiday Fair
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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’s programs are made possible by the 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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