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.
WHB Historical Museum Presents: Southampton Under Siege
Sun, Feb 08
|Westhampton Free Library
Join Southampton History Museum Curator Stephen Gould and Executive Director Sarah Kautz at the Westhampton Free Library on Sunday, February 8
Time & Location
Feb 08, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978, USA
About the Event
Join us at the Westhampton Free Library to learn how the Southampton History Museum is expanding our 2016 exhibit, Southampton Under Siege, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Who were Southampton's figures in America's fight for independence? What risks did they take? How did their actions ripple through the pages of history? Generously hosted by our friends and colleagues at the Greater Westhampton Beach Historical Museum and Westhampton Free Library.
Photo Credit: The Battle of Long Island, 1874, Painting by Alonzo Chappel (Courtesy of the World History Encyclopedia)