iscover historic Southampton at the Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center. Organized in 1898 as the Southampton Colonial Society and incorporated as a non-profit in 1910, the Society initially collected and exhibited historical objects and documents relating to the history and development of Southampton, organized pageants and presented lectures. more
 
 
On Exhibit:
 
"100 Years of Healing"
 Southampton Hospital
  1909 - 2009
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Halsey House Gala - This Saturday, July 4th
6pm - 8pm
Call for reservations
 
Register now for the following upcoming programs:

Time Travelers Summer Program for children 7 to 12 years, July 20 - 24th. 
 
Summer Canning Club
July 15th, 9am to 12pm, Strawberry Preserves.
 
Please call the Museum for info at 283-2494.
 
 
(See calendar for more information)

 
 


 
17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM year-round Research Center, 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM year-round

The Greek revival-style mansion was built for whaling Captain Albert Rogers in 1843. The belvedere (sometimes called a widow’s watch) on the top of the roof was a popular feature on many whaling Captain’s homes during the mid 19th century and can be found on many other homes on the South Fork. Captain Rogers died in 1854.

 
78 Main Street, Southampton, NY Silversmithing workshops and demonstrations Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Captain Pelletreau was born in Southampton in 1726. He apprenticed with Goldsmith Simeon Soumain in New York City for seven years and was made a freeman in 1750. He returned to his family home located on Main Street where, in a shop attached to the homestead, he made silver objects and gold jewelry for the rest of his life. He sold his work in New York City through William Ustick, a hardware merchant, and his son, Elias Pelletreau, Jr., who acted as a salesman for his father.

 
249 South Main Street, Southampton, NY July to mid-October: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Other times by appointment

Halsey House may be closed for the month of July as extensive renovation is currently being completed. Please check with the Southampton Historical Museum as to exact dates that it will open. This property was homestead by pioneer Thomas Halsey in 1640. A rare "first period" house was built in 1660 when Main Street, in the pioneer hamlet of Southampton, was first laid out. Its owner, Thomas Halsey, was one of the original families who bought property from the Shinnecocks in 1640.

 
North Sea Road, Southampton, NY Open Sunrise to Sunset

In 1640 pioneers left Lynn, Massachusetts, seeking religious freedom from a state oligarchy landed on this spot in North Sea Harbor off the Great Peconic Bay.

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