Southold

Historical Museum

Hear the voices of the United States Coast Guard Academy Cadet Chorale at Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1–2:30 p.m. This FREE concert will feature a mix of anthems, folk songs, memorial music, and sea shanties.

The Cadet Chorale is a select ensemble of Coast Guard Academy cadets that performs at venues throughout the country and at historic locations along the East Coast.

Bring a chair and join us at Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum, 3575 Lighthouse Rd., Southold.

Please RSVP in case of uncertain weather or a venue change.

Special thanks to Suffolk County 250th for making this program possible!

The Autumn Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair at Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus, 55200 Main Road, Southold is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25.

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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Vendors can please contact Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild.

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

A Special Breakfast for Our 2026 Volunteers

Southold Historical Museum is hosting a Volunteer Breakfast on Wednesday, October 14, at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church as a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who volunteered with us this year.

Enjoy a morning together and a buffet of assorted goodies as we recognize the time and energy our volunteers have given to Southold Historical Museum throughout 2026.

Please RSVP in advance through our website or by calling 631-765-5500.

People have been searching for answers about their fortunes and destinies for centuries.

Recently added to our collection is this fascinating deck of cards, still in its original box. The Oracle of Fortune, dating to circa 1851, was a game that promised to guide players toward wealth and success. The deck may have originally been paired with a book offering “mystical methods and planetary alignments” to help readers discover their fortune and destiny.

A glimpse into the ways people once looked to the stars—and the cards—for answers.

Read more in our Collections Corner.

Southold Historical Museum’s Ten Squared online art exhibit and sale returns this year with Season of Wonder: Art Inspired by Beauty, Curiosity, and Joy, featuring original 10” x 10” works for $100 each.

The non-juried exhibit welcomes all mediums, with artists invited to submit up to three works. Proceeds from each sale are split equally between the artist and Southold Historical Museum.

November 2–13: Artist submissions

December 1–18: Online exhibit and sale

Find the submission form and complete guidelines on our website.

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We appreciate all who joined us for a great day of golf in support the Museum during our History in the Making Golf Tournament at North Fork Country Club.

Special thanks to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and staff who helped make this a wonderful and successful event! You can see more photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

America’s 250th anniversary is being celebrated this year, and we’re excited to be part of the festivities. While our special exhibits highlighting Southold’s role in the Revolutionary era are closed, there are still a few more events through the end of the year.

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.

Oct. 14

Volunteer Breakfast

Oct. 24 and 25

Antiques, Fine Art,

and Crafts Fair

Oct. 25

US Coast Guard Fairwinds and Idlers

Nov. 4

Southold & the American Revolution

Ongoing Though Nov. 13

10 Squared Call for Artists

Nov. 27

Candlelight Tour

& Tree Lighting

Dec. 3

Dinner for Two by Maroni Southold

Dec. 5

Holiday Fair

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.