The Southampton History Museum is 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 engaging public programs.
Long Island and Whaling Lecture with Bill Bleyer
Wed, Oct 22
|Southampton History Museum
Join historian and author Bill Bleyer for an engaging lecture on Long Island’s whaling heritage. From Native American hunters to bustling 19th-century ports like Sag Harbor and Greenport, discover how whaling shaped the region’s economy, culture, and global ties.
Time & Location
Oct 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
About the Event
Dive into the rich maritime heritage of Long Island in this engaging lecture by historian, author, and retired Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer. Trace the evolution of whaling from its earliest days, when Native Americans skillfully hunted whales from canoes, to the establishment of the nation’s first whaling companies in Southampton. Explore the rise of industrial whaling in prominent ports like Sag Harbor, Greenport, and Cold Spring Harbor, and learn how the industry shaped the economy, culture, and global connections of Long Island's coastal communities. This fascinating presentation reveals the deep-rooted legacy of whaling in the region and its lasting impact on American history.
This program is FREE – Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00am-12:30pm
*RSVP is required. Space is limited.*