Angela Reich from the Fire Island Lighthouse will be our guest speaker during a special presentation at the Maple Lane Campus on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM titled: “Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers & Lightkeepers: The History of the Fire Island Lighthouse.”

Admission is free.

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. A book sale will follow the presentation, $20 cash only, with 20% of the proceeds generously donated to Southold Historical Museum.

The theme of Southold Historical Museum’s Ten Squared online art exhibit and sale this summer is At the Seaside. In this non-juried exhibition, artists can submit up to three pieces of work that are 10” x 10”. Each work will be sold for $100, half of which will benefit Southold Historical Museum and half the artist.

Finished works are due with submission forms to Southold Historical Museum the week of June 2 – June 6. All mediums are accepted. Limit of three submissions. Please email art@southoldhistorical.org for artist inquiries or call 631.765.5500. The online exhibit and sale will be July 1 – August 31.

Registration is now open for Southold Historical Museum’s “History in the Making” 2025 Pickleball Tournament taking place June 7 at Tasker Park.

Register now before the price goes up and tournament space fills. Limited slots available. Register for either the individual Round Robin Tournament from 9AM – 12PM or the Team Tournament from 12PM – 2PM.

Sign up now for Southold Historical Museum’s “Burger and a Beer” fundraising event at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic on April 23 from 4 PM to 8 PM. You can enjoy a delicious burger or cheeseburger (smash burger style), fries, and a refreshing beer in a fun and casual atmosphere. (Vegetarian option available by request, and wine available for a modest upcharge.)

Each ticket costs $35 pp and includes the tip. Tickets can be purchased online at Southold Historical Museum’s website with a small online processing fee, or at the Museum Office at 54325 Main Rd., Southold, Mon. – Fri., 10am – 2pm. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the event with cash or check only. All proceeds from the event will benefit Southold Historical Museum. We hope to see you there!

Pickleball Sponsorships Now Available

Southold Historical Museum is excited to announce sponsorship opportunities for our “History in the Making Pickleball Tournament” on Saturday, June 7, 2025. There are many opportunities for businesses, organizations, and local groups to gain wonderful visibility!

See the various sponsorship levels on our website at the link below. If you have any questions, you may contact Barbara Poliwoda, Event Chair at 631-335-1878 or bpoliwoda@gmail.com or Darren St. George at 631-578.9963 or d.stgeorge@southoldhistorical.org

Mar. 27

Lecture:

“Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers & Lightkeepers”

Apr. 23

Burger & A Beer Fundraiser at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.

May 8

Special Lecture by Montauk Lighthouse Society

Now Through June 6

Call for Artists! Ten Squared

At the Seaside Art Exhibit & Sale

June 7

“History in the Making”

Round Robin and Team PickleballTournament

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.

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.