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‘Tis the Season!
We are in full swing at Southold Historical Museum. Now that the summer season is here, all of our locations are open. Our volunteers are looking forward to welcoming you at the Maple Lane Complex, the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse and the Shops at the Prince Building!
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Maple Lane Complex:
Discover an entire complex of authentic North Fork buildings and artifacts! NEW Exhibit: “Answering the Call: The History of Southold Fire Department”
55200 Main Road, Southold ~ Open weekends, 1pm – 4pm, through Sept. 17.
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Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse:
Learn about our rich maritime heritage! Come see our new exhibits and displays on shipwrecks, rum running, and whaling activity.
NEW fun and interactive exhibits for kids!
3575 Lighthouse Road, Southold, NY (Note: add’l $5 non-resident parking fee) ~ Open weekends, 11:30am – 4pm, through Sept. 17.
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Prince Building Shops:
Come browse our Treasure Exchange and Museum Gift Shop where you’ll find gently used fine goods, local history books, and more.
54325 Main Road, Southold, NY ~ Check website for hours.
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We look forward to seeing you!
Plan Your Visit
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Join us for our latest exhibit at the Maple Lane Complex Mayne Gallery opening July 1 titled “Answering the Call: The History of Southold Fire Department”. Discover how a brave group of firefighters sprang into action to protect the growing town!
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Prior to the creation of a consolidated Fire Department in 1937, there were three companies with their own districts in Southold. The exhibition explores what was the foundation of today’s Southold Fire Department.
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Visitors will also learn about the many ways that Southold Fire Department engages with the community today, including rescues, education, and prevention. Curated by Lee Cleary and the Exhibits Committee.
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Don’t miss your chance to see this fascinating history on display, weekends from 1pm-4pm until September 17. Admission is $5 or $10/families and includes the exhibit, access to the buildings and grounds, and access to the nearby Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse.
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Come out and join us on July 4th at 12 noon for the 25th Annual Southold Village Merchants Independence Day Parade! We’re excited to be participating with our own Southold Historical Museum float, so please be sure to wave!
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The parade route runs along Main Road, from Boisseau Avenue to Tuckers Lane. Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities as we celebrate our country’s independence in historic style.
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Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a riveting presentation titled “The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington,” the first in our Lighthouse Lecture Series beginning at 2pm on July 8 on the grounds of Horton Point Lighthouse.
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Author Bill Bleyer will tell the harrowing story of a ship’s journey from glory to tragedy. Originally commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt as he built his maritime empire in New York, the Steamboat Lexington eventually became the most prestigious steamship on the heavily trafficked Long Island Sound.
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But, in 1840, a fire broke out on the ship, igniting poorly placed bales of cotton which destroyed the ship in minutes. Emergency rafts sank and rescue boats were unable to reach the ship in time. Only four among the over one hundred and forty on board survived by clinging to bales of cotton.
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The incident would be the worst maritime disaster in Long Island history. Come learn more at this free lecture.
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Rain date 2pm, July 9.
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Did you know that Southold Historical Museum is regularly the recipient of excellent press coverage? We’ve been featured in everything from local publications and radio, to online news outlets and national magazines, for which we’re extremely grateful.
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On our website is a section called “In the News” where we post some of the coverage we’ve received. Feel free to take a look and see how Southold Historical Museum is bringing our story of to an expanded audience.
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June 26 – June 30
Artwork Submission/Drop-off
for the Summer 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
July 30 – Sept. 15
Summer Raffle
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Aug. 5
Lighthouse Lecture Series:
“History of the Holland Submarine”
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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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