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.
Conscience Point is known to be the original meeting place of the Shinnecock and English settlers of Southampton in June of 1640. Join us for a paddling tour led by Chenae Bullock of Moskehtu Consulting who will take you on a journey through history to cover oral Indigenous history, Indigenous plant identification, Indigenous lifeways, and Indigenous songs.
Participants can bring their own canoe or kayak, or at checkout you can rent a kayak provided by East End Explorer. If bringing your own vessel, please also bring your own paddles and life vests and everyone please bring sunscreen, hats, etc. There is no extra fee for bringing your own vessel. And note that no motorized boats are allowed.

Mar 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSouthampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USAListen to the sounds and history of traditional music of Ireland and America in an authentic acoustic style.
Mar 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMWesthampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978, USAJoin Southampton History Museum Curator Stephen Gould and Executive Director Sarah Kautz at the Westhampton Free Library on Sunday, March 15th
Mar 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSouthampton Playhouse, 43 Hill St, Southampton, NY 11968, USAJoin Southampton History Museum's Executive Director, Sarah Kautz, and Archivist & Research Manager and Southampton Village Historian, Mary Cummings, in exploring Southampton during the early 1930's. Then enjoy a showing of the 1932 film, "One Hour With You" at the Southampton Playhouse!
Apr 08, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMSouthampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USAAn interactive and fun educational program at our historic Red Creek Schoolhouse!
Apr 09, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMSouthampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USADiscover 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!
Apr 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMSouthampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USAMake memories blossom with this fun-for-all ages educational program!
Multiple DatesJun 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMHalsey House & Garden, 249 S Main St, Southampton, NY 11968, USAStep into history at your own pace by visiting the historic Halsey House & Garden for a self-guided tour on Saturdays from June 6th through August 29th, 11am-4pm.



