Southold Historical Museum: Lectures | Helen Keller, 1836 | Winterfest Tours, 2.18 | Valentine’s Gifts…

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VISIT OUR WEBSITE ——— Farming Through the Years Lecture Series: “Krupski Farming” ——————- ——————- Southold Historical Museum’s free 2023 Winter Lecture Series sponsored by NOFO Real Estate continues with the next presentation titled “Krupski Farming” by Al Krupski, 4:00PM on February 15, 2023 at Southold Town Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. ——————- Mr. Krupski is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up in a farming family and continues the tradition alongside his wife and children. He will share the interesting history of the family, as well as some of his personal experiences. ——————- The Winter lecture series titled “Local Farming Through the Years” will continue on March 4 with a third talk about Long Island labor camps by speaker Mark Torres. All lectures are free and open to the public. ——————- Special thanks to our series sponsor: Winter lecture ———— Please Renew Your Membership at Southold Historical Museum ——————- ——————- It’s that time of year again to renew your membership in Southold Historical Museum. ——————- As a private non-profit not supported by municipal taxes, members are the foundation of the organization. Without you, we would not be able to exist. ——————- Plus, members receive some wonderful benefits including a one-time use complimentary admission to the Maple Lane Complex and the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse; invitations to special events and exhibits; Museum Gift Shop discount and quarterly newsletters and weekly eblasts! ——————- Please renew your membership or if you’re not a member we invite you to consider joining! Membership ——— SHM Website Highlight: Helen Keller —————— ——————- Did You Know: Helen Keller was a resident of Southold one summer in 1836 when she stayed in a Tudor-style home near Cedar Beach with her long-time companion Anne Macy Sullivan (1886-1936). ——————- Keller, who was blind and deaf and later became a well-known activist and educator, made use of a rope that could guide her to the water’s edge on her own. While enjoying her stay, unfortunately her companion became ill and was taken to Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport and then back to NYC where she died. ——————- The home was later acquired by Suffolk County to add to its parkland holdings and was demolished. It stood just north of the current Cornell Cooperative Extension marine program buildings at Cedar Beach. ——————- You can read more on our website at: Website Highlight ———— Winterfest Tours at the Maple Lane Complex ——————- ——————- Please join us for a day of community fun on Feb. 18 at Southold Winterfest! ——————- Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Complex, 55200 Main Rd., will be open for tours from 1pm – 4pm and volunteers will be on hand to share the history of the historic houses. You can bring friends and family to explore the buildings and grounds. ——————- There will be a children’s craft in the 1822 Bay View Schoolhouse and the Museum Gift Shop and Treasure Exchange will be open 11am – 3pm. Southold Indian Museum will also be at the Complex with a special display of local Native American artifacts in the Reichert Barn, and will offer an “artifact ID” for found items. ——————- Find out more ———— Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas at the Treasure Exchange ——————- ——————- Valentine’s Day is coming and the Treasure Exchange has some beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts to give to your loved one. ——————- You could consider an antique bowl that you might fill with local chocolates perhaps. Or, maybe wine glasses bought here combined with a local bottle of wine. Or an antique plate filled with homemade heart-shaped cookies? ——————- The assortment is always changing and there are many children’s items as well. There are also thoughtful gifts in our Museum Gift Shop. We’d LOVE to see you! ——————- Check the website link below for updated winter hours: ——————- Treasure Exchange ———— Upcoming Events ——————- ——————- Feb. 15, 2023 Winter Lecture Series: Al Krupski ——————- Feb. 18, 2023 Southold Winterfest ——————- Mar. 4, 2023 Winter Lecture Series: Mark Torres ——————- Your gracious support allows Southold Historical Museum to offer many free events throughout the year. Thank you! Membership ——— Donate ——— ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. —– ——————————— SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL MUSEUM www.southoldhistorical.org 631-765-5500 info@southoldhistorical.org ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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