Southold

Historical Museum

We are so excited to announce that all three of our locations were voted as the “Best of the Best” on the North Fork by Dan’s Papers.

-Southold Historical Museum was voted as “Best Museum”.

-The Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse is “Best Family Attraction”.

-Treasure Exchange was voted “Best Thrift Shop”.

This is an incredible honor! We are so thankful to all who voted for us.

We hope you will come and see what all the excitement is about at our three locations. The Treasure Exchange is currently open Friday and Saturday, 11am – 3pm.

Plan a visit when our museums open again for the season, or you can arrange a private tour for your group or club at the Museum Complex at Maple Lane or the Nautical Museum at Horton Point year-round. To inquire, email: info@southoldhstorical.org or call 631-765-5500.

See all the North Fork winners in Dan’s “Best of the Best”:

Would you consider donating some of your fine, gently used items if you are looking to de-clutter. Our office in the Prince Building, 54325 Main Road, takes donations 10am – 2pm, Monday through Friday, or the Treasure Exchange is open 11am – 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Please do not leave any items at the door. 

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Some of the items we appreciate include home decor, kitchenware, jewelry, antiques, vintage toys, fashion accessories. All sales support the mission of the Museum. 

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Please see the list of items we do and do not accept by clicking ‘More Info’. Thank you. 

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Over the summer, our Bainbridge Memorial Intern and Gardiner Young Scholar chose items they enjoyed from our collection and created video shorts briefly explaining their stories. In this video, Joseph Earley discusses the model of the Charles Morgan Whaling Ship at the Nautical Museum at Horton Point.

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The interns were free to choose whatever they liked and then conducted research to learn more about our collection. We’ve shared some of these short videos on social media, such as TikTok and YouTube. We hope you enjoy their sincere and enthusiastic interest in our history. View the brief Charles Morgan video:

Consider Business Sponsorships at Our Popular Pickleball Tournament

Southold Historical Museum is excited to announce that we are now offering business sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming “History in the Making Pickleball Tournament” on Saturday, June 1. This tournament promises to be a day of fresh air, fun, and community spirit, all in support of our local Museum.

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We invite you to consider becoming a sponsor and gaining visibility through various opportunities before and during the event. This is our third annual tournament, and we anticipate another successful year with your support. See the various sponsorship levels below and click to print out a sponsorship form. Or, you may contact us at 631-765-5500, or email d.walker@southoldhistorical.org.

March 9

Winter Lecture: “An Historic Timeline of Food” with Diane Schwindt

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April 8

Winter Lecture: “Keeping it Rooted on Long Island” with Tom Schaudel

April 24

“Burger and A Beer” Fundraiser at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.

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April 29

Step Back in History Week

Your gracious support allows Southold Historical Museum to offer

many free events throughout the year. Thank you.

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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