Southold

Historical Museum

Southold Historical Museum is excited to announce that our annual membership drive is now underway!

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As a private non-profit (501c3) organization, our members play a central role in supporting the many programs and events we offer throughout the year. But being a member of the Southold Historical Museum also has its benefits – including invitations to lectures, exhibits, and special events, discounts at our Museum Gift Shop, a quarterly newsletter, and a passport which includes a one-time-use complimentary admission to our multiple locations. Plus, new members will receive a tote bag adorned with our attractive logo!

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By becoming a member, you’ll be supporting programs like the Step Back in History program for local students, the lecture series, local art exhibits and sales, the Revolutionary War Reenactment, and the Candlelight Tour. With various annual membership levels to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Join us today and help preserve the rich history of Southold! 

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Annual memberships can be initiated or renewed online, or 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.

Join us for a day filled with winter fun at the Third Annual Southold Winterfest on Saturday, February 17th from 10am to 3pm. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with live entertainment, free food and beverage samples, activities for all ages, special events, and free prizes and gift raffles.

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Don’t miss the chance to explore our historic Maple Lane Complex, which will be open for tours from 11am to 2pm. And be sure to stop by the Prince Building’s Treasure Exchange to enjoy a 20% discount on the whole shop, or the Museum Gift Shop for a 10% discount. In case of rain, the event will be held on February 18th.

Southold Historical Museum is grateful to announce it is a recipient of a 2023 Technical Assistance Grant from the Preservation League of New York State and their program partners at the New York State Council on the Arts.

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This grant will fund a structural engineering report of the historic Prince Building. 

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The Prince Building is home to Southold Historical Museum’s Administrative Center, Archives, Museum Gift Shop, and the Treasure Exchange shop. The shops are open year-round. The structure was built in 1874 for Henry Wells Prince (1839-1925) and G. Frank Hommel. Hommel occupied the west side of the building, where he ran a shoe store. Prince occupied the east, where he ran a successful dry goods business. The building was twice home to the United States Post Office – first in 1893 and again from 1932 through the 1950s. 

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The structural assessment is to determine the load bearing capacity of the Museum’s archival research and meeting room on the second floor. The report will be completed by DiLandro Andrews Engineering, PLLC. The project budget is $1500 with $1200 coming from the grant and $300 being funded by the Museum.

Feb. 15

Winter Lecture:

“The Emergence of a True North Fork Cuisine”

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Feb. 17

Southold Winterfest

March 9

Winter Lecture:

“An Historic Timeline of Food” 

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Apr. 29

Step Back in History Week

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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