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.
Spring Break at Rogers Mansion: Whaling
Thu, Apr 09
|Southampton History Museum
Discover Southampton’s whaling past and create your own scrimshaw-inspired artwork to take home. A hands-on history experience kids won’t want to miss!
Time & Location
Apr 09, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
About the Event
Set sail into Southampton’s maritime past with this hands-on Spring Break program exploring the village’s rich whaling history. Participants will discover the vital role whaling played in shaping Southampton and gain insight into life at sea during the 18th and 19th centuries. The program will examine both near-shore Shinnecock whaling traditions and the later European offshore methods that expanded the industry’s reach and impact.
Kids will then try their hand at scrimshaw-style art, creating their own designs on soap, just as sailors once carved images to pass the time on long voyages. This program will run continuously from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
RSVP is required, as space is very limited. Please be sure to reserve your spot early to ensure your child can take part in this unique and engaging experience.
Please note: The program will be held in an unheated building and is weather dependent.