Southold

Historical Museum

Join us Saturday, July 18 at 1:00 PM at the Maple Lane Campus Effers Collection Center for a special presentation titled “Red, White, and Beautiful” with mixed-media textile artist Amy Orr.

Orr transforms unexpected post-consumer materials—including credit cards, twist ties, and shattered auto glass—into intricate works inspired by traditional textile patterns. Her art has been exhibited internationally and locally, and she has served as faculty at Moore College of Art and Design and Director of FiberPhiladelphia.

Learn about her creative process and artistic journey, then explore the “Red, White & Blue” textile exhibit featuring contemporary quilts and vintage American flags.

The exhibit is open Saturdays, 1:00–4:00 PM, through August 1.

Looking for a relaxing way to start your Saturday? The Giving Room is offering a special series of outdoor Tai Chi classes at Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus beginning Saturday, July 18.

Led by instructor Denise Gillies, the classes take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. amid the Museum’s historic buildings and scenic grounds at 55200 Main Road, Southold. The sessions are designed to promote balance, reduce stress, and encourage overall well-being.

Southold Historical Museum members receive 20% off registration with the code HISTORICAL. In addition, 50% of all proceeds benefit Southold Historical Museum and its mission to preserve and share local history.

Call The Giving Room: (631) 765-6670

Enter Our Summer Sweepstakes—You Could Win Up to $1,000!

Support Southold Historical Museum while taking a chance to win up to $1,000 in our Summer Sweepstakes! Every ticket purchased helps support the Museum’s mission to preserve and share our community’s rich history.

Tickets: $60 (plus a small online processing fee)

·        One winner for every 100 tickets sold.

·        If fewer than 100 tickets are sold, the sweepstakes becomes a 50/50 drawing, with one lucky winner receiving half the proceeds.

The winner will be announced during BINGO Night on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Southold Town Recreation Center. You do not need to be present to win, but we hope you’ll join us for an evening of fun and BINGO!

Purchase your ticket today on our website and support local history while entering for your chance to win!

Southold Historical Museum was pleased to welcome visitors to our Living History Revolutionary Encampment Celebrating America’s Birthday at Maple Lane Campus on Saturday, July 11. It was a wonderful day of history, family fun, and community as we celebrated America’s 250th.

Guests enjoyed an authentic Revolutionary War encampment presented by the Third New York Regiment, children’s games, a Hamilton sing-along, demonstrations, food tastings, vendors, light refreshments, America’s birthday cake, and the very loud live cannon demonstration.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success. We are especially grateful to our dedicated volunteers, staff, and the reenactors of the Third New York Regiment. We are especially grateful to the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and Southold IGA for bringing this memorable event to life.

Photos by Carlos Gonzalez.

If you attended our recent Living History Day, we would like to know what you thought. Would you please take a moment to fil out a very brief questionnaire.

Your feedback helps us improve the events and programs we present to the community.

Thank you.

Ten Squared Online Art Exhibit & Sale is now live on Southold Historical Museum’s website through July 31, 2026.

Discover an inspiring collection of original 10″ x 10″ artworks created by talented local artists interpreting the theme

“Celebrate America — North Fork Legacy in the Spirit of 1776.”

Each original work is available for $100, and every purchase benefits both the participating artists and Southold Historical Museum, supporting local creativity while helping preserve our community’s history.

Spend the weekend browsing unique treasures at the Summer Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair, taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 25–26, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus, 55200 Main Road, Southold.

Presented in partnership with the Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild, this popular two-day event features a wide variety of vendors offering antiques, fine art, pottery, photography, handmade crafts, vintage finds, and more. Visitors can also enjoy live music throughout the weekend.

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Admission is $5 for adults and includes a complimentary raffle ticket.

Vendor inquiries should be directed to the Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild.

Celebrating America’s 250th!

America’s 250th anniversary is being celebrated this year, and we’re excited to be part of the festivities. This summer, explore special exhibits and events highlighting Southold’s role in the Revolutionary era.

We’re proud to participate in Suffolk County’s 250th Anniversary Passport initiative and the Redcoats and Rebels History Hunt Challenge to commemorate this significant moment in our nation’s history. Take a look at how you can participate.

July 1-31

Online Exhibit & Sale

July 18

Tai Chi for Health

July 18

Amy Orr: Mixed Media Textile Lecture

July 25

Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair

July 31, Aug. 28

Line Dancing in the Barn

Sept. 18

Summer Sweepstakes Drawing

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.