Southold

Historical Museum

We do hope that you enjoy all the benefits of being a member and will rejoin or become a member during our Membership Drive.

Members have access to a wide range of benefits, including invitations to lectures, exhibits, and special events, discounts at our Museum Gift Shop, a quarterly newsletter, and a passport with a one-time-use complimentary admission to our multiple locations. There are several membership levels to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. Join us today and help preserve the rich history of Southold.

Membership also makes a wonderful gift for someone else!

Annual memberships can be initiated or renewed online. Membership envelopes are also available in the office at 54325 Main Rd., Southold. Additionally, envelopes can be requested in the mail by calling 631.765.5500 or emailing info@southoldhistorical.org.

We could use a little help in naming the players in this 1930 Southold High School Baseball team photo.

The photo was taken by Linnaeus Allen, and the coach, Alfred Dart, is in the far right back. Gerald Hobson, who not only played baseball but also basketball too, stands in the back row, 3rd from left. Oddly, the description written on the back is unclear about whether the 2nd from right is Frank Kane or George DeLong. Do you know?

The others are, in no particular order: ? Thompson, George Worth, E. Tuthill, ? Shipuleski, William Grattan, Howard Wyche, ? Allen, ? Bullock. If you can help us sort out who is who that would be great! You can email to ATTN: AMY at: info@southoldhistorical.org

Would you consider donating some of your fine, gently used items if you are looking to de-clutter? You can bring them to our office in the Prince Building from 10 AM – 2 PM, Monday through Friday, or to the Treasure Exchange Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM – 3 PM. Both are located at 54325 Main Road, Southold.

Please do not leave any items at the door. Some of the items we appreciate include home decor, kitchenware, jewelry, antiques, vintage toys, fashion accessories. All sales at the Treasure Exchange support the mission of the Museum. Thank you.

See a list of items we accept below:

You’re invited to a special presentation by Angela Reich from the Fire Island Lighthouse on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM titled: “Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers & Lightkeepers: The History of the Fire Island Lighthouse.”

Angela Reich is a Fire Island Lighthouse docent and author of Shipwreck of Hopes—a novel inspired by the 1850 wreck of the ship Elizabeth. This historical event played a pivotal role in shaping the early Life Saving Service who patrolled our shores and safeguarded maritime traffic along the nation’s busiest shipping lanes.

Presented by Southold Historical Museum, the docents at the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, and Fire Island Lighthouse, the lecture will be held at the Ann Currie-Bell House at the Maple Lane Campus, 55200 Main Rd, Southold. A book sale will follow the presentation, $20 cash only, with 20% of the proceeds generously donated to Southold Historical Museum

History As You Like It:

Potato Barns

Join Joel Reitman as he takes us on an observational tour of the remaining potato barns on the North Fork. Remnants of a proud history that began in the late 1800s and peaked around 1945, today all that remains of a once-bustling potato farming industry and many proud families are several barns, a potato chip company, and potato processing facility. Read more:

Mar. 27

Lecture: “Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers & Lightkeepers”

June 7

“History in the Making” Round Robin PickleballTournament

June 7

“History in the Making”Team Pickleball Tournament

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.

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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.