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A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and incorporated under the New York State Education Department.
Our mission is preservation and education: We preserve and educate about local history and culture through our unique historic sites, archives, collections, and public programs.
Museum Highlights
Apr 17, 2026, 5:55 PM – 7:05 PMSouthampton High School, 141 Narrow Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USAJoin the Southampton Union Free School District for the 2026 Wall of Distinction Ceremony, honoring distinguished alumni and fallen heroes. Featuring a special display from the Southampton History Museum, this inspiring evening celebrates legacy, service, and community.
Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMSouthampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USAExperience authentic 1890s–1920s recordings played live on an original Edison Wax Cylinder Phonograph; help create a real wax cylinder recording using genuine early-1900s equipment. Help bring early sound history to life!
May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMSouthampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USADiscover a lesser-known side of the American Revolution! In Yankee Doodle Goes to Sea, historian and musician Stephen Sanfilippo brings the era to life through authentic naval ballads and maritime songs.
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