Founded in 1898 with a mission to preserve and educate the public about Southampton's history and culture
through our unique historic sites, collections, and archives.
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 in 1910.
Archives & Research Center
Open year-round by appointment. From 19th-century whaling logs to genealogies of Southampton's early English settlers, the Southampton History Museum preserves 560 cubic feet of archival material as well as a library with more than 2,000 volumes.
Research Southampton's history and culture through our wide ranging collections with more than 3,000 objects, including significant examples of architecture, decorative art, fine art as well as photographs, maps, manuscripts, and more, spanning over 400 years of local history.
What will you discover?
To schedule an appointment please contact:
Mary Cummings
Archives & Research Center Manager
mcummings@southamptonhistory.org
631-283-2494 ext. 400
