Southold History Museum: Final Call for Artists! North Fork Memories | ‘Dinner for Two’ | Treasure Exchange / Gifts

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Final Call for Artists! North Fork Memories

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We’re always excited to see the wonderful works submitted by local artists for our Ten Squared Online Exhibit & Sale. The theme of this winter’s exhibit is North Fork Memories, and we expect there will be some lovely submissions.

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Next week is the deadline to submit your artwork. Finished works are due with submission the week of Oct. 30 through Nov. 3, between 10am – 2pm, at our offices in the Prince Building at 54325 Main Road, Southold.

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In this non-juried exhibition, artists are invited to 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 of which benefits the artist.

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All others are invited to wax nostalgic about our beautiful North Fork when the online exhibit and sale is live on our website Nov. 15 – Dec. 15, 2023.

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Submission Form

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Enjoy a Taste of Maroni Cuisine During Our “Dinner for Two” Fundraiser

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Have you always wanted to try the exceptional cuisine at Maroni Southold, or maybe you already know just how good it is?

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You’re invited to enjoy a delicious “Dinner for Two” by Maroni Southold on Friday, December 1 to benefit Southold Historical Museum.

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Limited tickets are sold in advance for this fundraising event. You can enjoy a fabulous take-out dinner of Grandma Maroni’s famous Italian meatballs served over Pasta. The cost is $60, and it includes a hearty meal serving TWO adults with heating instructions. Pick-up at Maroni Southold at 54195 Main Rd., Southold between 2:00 – 6:00 pm on December 1.

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Kindly purchase tickets in advance on our website!

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Maroni Cuisine

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Collections Corner: Local Oyster and Scallop Companies

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These containers in our collection at the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse are a reminder of a time when the oyster and scallop populations were wildly abundant in Peconic Bay.

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Dating back to the mid- to late-1800s into the 1900s, commercial baymen were reaping them by the bushels to sell to distributors who canned them and sold them to upscale restaurants in New York City. Some of the companies in the area included Sterling Point Oysters and Shelter Island Bay Scallops, pictured here.

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Native Americans harvested shellfish in the bay for hundreds of years before. Oysters can live for up to 20 years if undisturbed, and it typically takes three to five years for an oyster to reach just three inches in the wild. Their habitat varies from rocky areas to soft sand.

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Collections Corner

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Find Unique Items at the Treasure Exchange and Museum Gift Shop

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We invite you to come browse our ever-changing assortment of items at the Treasure Exchange. As we head towards the fall and winter holidays, you’ll find seasonal items and other décor. There are tableware items and decorative accents to create a warm and inviting home. There are also thoughtful gift items, jewelry and vintage children’s toys.

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If you’re looking for more gift ideas, you might consider our Museum Gift Store. There you’ll find books on local history, art and cooking. There are also children’s toys and gifts, and other local themed items.

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The Treasure Exchange is open Thursday and Friday, 10am – 4pm and Saturday 11am – 3pm.

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The Museum Gift Shop is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 2pm.

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Both are located in the Prince Building at 54325 Main Rd.

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