Southold

Historical Museum

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Today is the last day to view artwork in our Ten Squared online exhibit and sale, live on our website! The theme of the exhibit is North Fork Memories, featuring local scenes and subjects. Each 10” x 10” piece is available for purchase, with half of the proceeds going to the Southold Historical Museum and the other half benefiting the artist.

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This non-juried exhibition showcases the talent of our community. Thank you to all who participated.

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In the age of Google maps, it is easy to underestimate the importance of printed maps not just for traveling, but also for gaining a global perspective.  

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This map of Japan belonged to the brother-in-law of Peconic resident Captain Henry J. Green. In 1845, Mercator Cooper, in his ship Manhattan, rescued 22 Japanese sailors from a shipwreck off the coast of Japan and aided them in returning home. Manhattan became the first American ship to visit the country since Japan closed its borders to all outsiders. During the rescue, Cooper obtained this rare map of Japan. 

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When the United States decided to impel Japan to open the country for trade in 1952, Captain Henry Green personally transported his brother-in-law’s map to Secretary of State Daniel Webster in Washington D.C. 

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The map is now part of our collection at the Nautical Museum at Horton Point. 

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It is time for our annual appeal and we hope you will consider Southold Historical Museum in your end of year giving. As a private non-profit organization, we are not supported by municipal taxes but instead through the generosity of thoughtful people like you.

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We hope you have heard about and/or attended some of the meaningful programs and events that have taken place in the past year. Our education initiatives serve all ages, from small children to retirees. 

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The staff, volunteers, and members of the Museum cannot manage the work alone. It is only with your financial support that we are able to achieve our goal to promote interest in and education about Southold’s history.

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Will you kindly consider donating to Southold Historical Museum?

Your financial gift truly has an impact on this local museum.

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If you have any questions, please call – 631.765.5500 ext. 2.Or, please click on the Donate button below.

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Through Dec. 15

Online Art Exhibit & Sale

Through Dec. 23

Prince Building Shops Sale

Feb. 17

Southold Winterfest

Your gracious support allows Southold Historical Museum to offer

many free events throughout the year. Thank you.

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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.

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