Southold

Historical Museum

Come join in the fun this Saturday, June 7 during our “History in the Making” Pickleball Tournament.

All are welcome to attend. There will be exciting game-day raffles! Pictured here, our volunteers worked tirelessly to fill over 30 baskets with thousands of dollars worth of prizes! Thank you!

We have a full lineup of community participants who are ready to play! The morning Round Robin tournament will start at 9:00 AM and the afternoon Team session will start at 12:30 PM at Tasker Park on Peconic Lane in Peconic. (rain date June 8). This event benefits the mission of Southold Historical Museum.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Poliwoda Team of Douglas Elliman, Mattituck Lions, Southold IGA, Greenport IGA, Country Corner Cafe, and NOFO Pot Pies Country Market.

In addition, we are thankful for support from: Peconic Landing, Riverhead Building Supply, Albertson Marine, East End Cardiology – NYU Langone, North Fork Woodworks, Island’s End Golf Club, Chem-Dry of Suffolk County Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Christina Berry, Occupational Therapy, United Rentals, Orlowski Hardware Company, Inc., and Gary Despres Physical Therapy.

Ten Squared: At the Seaside Exhibit Coming Soon

Today is the deadline for submission of artwork for our upcoming Online Exhibit & Sale titled: At the Seaside.

We are excited to sort through all of the entries and eager to start posting them on our website. This non-juried exhibition showcases talent from our local artists who will be showing pieces of art in a variety of mediums that are 10” x 10”. Everyone is invited to view the artists’ work, and you may consider a purchase for $100, half of which will benefit Southold Historical Museum and half the artist.

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We invite you to take a look when it starts. This is an exciting opportunity to own a piece of local art. The online exhibit and sale will be July 1 – August 31.

An exciting Revolutionary War encampment is coming to Southold from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025!

The grounds of the Maple Lane Campus, at 55200 Main Road, Southold will be transformed into a living history encampment set up by the reenactors from the Third New York Regiment. The encampment will have tents and everything soldiers would need as they traveled to join up with General Washington and his troops.

There will also be blacksmithing, spinning, basket weaving, printing press, and carpentry demonstrations, as well as music by Eastern L.I. Old Time Jam. The Museum buildings will be open for tours. Admission is free. Donations gladly accepted.

Join us for a quilting discussion with special guest speaker Susan J. Jerome on July 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Maple Lane Campus, 55200 Main Rd, Southold.

Using images of antique quilts and quilted objects, Ms. Jerome will explore the ways in which quilts have become part of American culture and discuss some of the definitions and ideas surrounding the word “quilt.” Participants will learn about textile history and how technological changes in producing fabric influenced quilt design during the 19th century.

The audience is encouraged to bring one quilt or quilted object with them. These objects will be used to illustrate and enhance the discussion of all-things-quilts, including care of your family heirlooms. Participants will also learn how to properly store textile heirlooms for future generations.

The event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP.

Southold Historical Museum is showcasing two exciting 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.

Pictured here: Scarlett Cleary stands next to a quilt in the exhibit made of her T-shirts worn sailing as a student and instructor at the Southold Yacht Club for the past 14 years. Scarlett will again be an instructor this summer for the youngest groups at the yacht club.

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.

Can you please take a moment to help us be named Dan’s “Best of the Best” on the North Fork!

We are honored to be nominated once again, and have been named “Best” in the past thanks to your votes.

Find Southold Historical Museum under “ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/MUSEUMS” and

Treasure Exchange under “SHOPPING/THRIFT”

We would be thrilled if you would consider voting for us! We are the current standing “Best of the Best” in three categories.

You can vote once a day through Aug. 29, 2025.

Thinking About Volunteering?

We are always seeking enthusiastic individuals to join us as docents (guides) to help welcome visitors and bring our historic exhibits to life, or as event volunteers throughout the year.

The flexibility of volunteering allows you to contribute as much or as little time as you can spare, ensuring a rewarding and educational experience tailored to your schedule.

Call us at 631-765-5500

June 7

“History in the Making” PickleballTournament

July 1

At The Seaside

Art Exhibit & Sale

July 12 & 13

Living History Day

July 19

Quilt Lecture with

Susan J. Jerome

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.