Southold

Historical Museum

We are so excited that fourth-grade students from the Southold School District will take turns guiding visitors through 14 landmark locations, sharing researched stories and local history at each stop along the way.

This engaging and educational experience is a collaboration between Southold Historical Museum and Southold Elementary School to celebrate our shared heritage through the voices of our young historians. The tour begins at 9:30 AM on June 6 at Southold Elementary School. It concludes around 11:30 AM at the Museum’s Maple Lane Campus, where we’ll celebrate the students’ hard work and dedication with Italian ices for all.

This event is free and open to the public. Comfortable walking shoes and water bottles are recommended.

Come support our students and enjoy a walk through time in the heart of Southold!

Southold Historical Museum Awarded Capital Improvement Grant

Southold Historical Museum is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Capital Improvements Grant by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to “enhance cultural tourism along NYS Route 25 at the Maple Lane Campus in Southold, NY”.

This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $86 million to 134 capital projects across New York State.

NYSCA Executive Director Erika Mallin said, “These transformative projects improve communities, drive tourism and foster innovation in the field. Congratulations to Southold Historical Museum, NYSCA is a proud supporter of your contributions to New York’s arts and culture.”

“We are honored to receive this grant,” said Darren St. George, Executive Director of the Southold Historical Museum. “With the support of NYSCA, we can deepen our commitment to preserving the heritage of our region that connects our community to its roots. This support empowers us to keep local history alive for future generations. We extend our sincere thanks to NYSCA for making this possible.”

We are pleased to offer high school students the opportunity to apply for the Bainbridge Internship program for 2025.

The internships require the completion of 100 hours of service to the museum and is accompanied by a $1,650 stipend. The position is open to High School Students entering grade 10 and up. Bainbridge applicants must live in Southold Town.

Internship is a terrific opportunity for a local student to gain a hands-on understanding of the many operations that help Southold Historical Museum preserve and share Southold’s history for our community and future generations.

Please see the informational flyer and application on our website and feel free to forward to any potential candidates you may know. Application must be submitted by June 6, 2025.

Interns will be announced at the end of June.

++Click to view videos to learn what interning is all about++

There are only a few spots left for Southold Historical Museum’s “History in the Making” 2025 Pickleball Tournament June 7 at Tasker Park. If you don’t see your level available, you can join our waiting list. Email: bpoliwoda@gmail.com

Competitors can register for either the individual Round Robin Tournament from 9AM – 12PM or the Team Tournament from 12:30 PM – 2PM.

All are welcome. There will be community fun and raffle prizes. This event benefits the mission of Southold Historical Museum.

Southold Historical Museum is showcasing two exciting new seasonal exhibits that explore the fascinating history of the North Fork.

Sailing: The Southold Yacht Club is the main exhibit at the historic Maple Lane Campus. The exhibit shows the history of sailing in Southold and the many members of the community who participated in Southold Yacht Club activities. Open weekends, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

At the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, the main exhibit is Going Places: Ferry Companies of the Long Island Sound, detailing many of the ferry lines that traveled up and down Long Island Sound. Open weekends, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

As always, the price of admission includes both locations and exhibits

through mid-Sept.

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Visit us weekends throughout the summer at our three locations: Maple Lane Campus, Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, and the Gift Shop/Treasure Exchange for special events, exhibits, and tours.

Artist Deadline Approaching

Artists are welcome to submit up to three pieces of work that are 10” x 10” for our upcoming non-juried exhibition.

The theme for this summer’s Ten Squared online art exhibit and sale is At the Seaside. 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. Please email art@southoldhistorical.org for artist inquiries or call 631.765.5500. The online exhibit and sale will be July 1 – August 31.

Download the submission form here:

Now Through June 6

Call for Artists! Ten Squared

At the Seaside

Art Exhibit & Sale

June 6

Elementary School Walking Tour

June 7

“History in the Making” Pickleball Tournament

July 1

At The Seaside Art Exhibit & Sale

July 12 & 13

Living History Day

July 19

Quilt Lecture

July 26 & 27

Summer Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair

August 16

Basket Weaving Demo

Sept. 27 & 28

Autumn Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair

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.